HBWnovel Chapter 914 This is our word
Chapter 914 This is our word
Half an hour after Taoist Master Zhen Zhuo left, Lin Feng was still staring at the broken sword in front of him in a daze.
Pei Qiyin didn't dare to disturb his thoughts. She just stood quietly by the side, looking at Lin Feng's gloomy face worriedly.
The quiet space was broken by the guards' hurried footsteps.
"Report, General, a large number of pirates have appeared under the city of Jingnan."
Pei Qiyin quickly asked, "How many troops are there?"
"According to the Jingnan City Guards, there are about 10,000 pirates, marching along the Jinjiang River towards this side, about 50 miles away from Jingnan City."
Pei Qiyin waved his hand and the guards retreated.
"General, the pirates want to attack Jingnan City, and it seems to have something to do with the hermit sect."
Lin Feng frowned and asked, "Why do you say that?"
"General, Jingnan Prefecture was peaceful before, and the pirates didn't come to harass us. But as soon as we entered Jingnan Prefecture, first Duanmu Tai from Kunyu Mountain attacked, and then the pirate troops approached the prefecture. Could it be that there is no connection between them?"
Lin Feng sighed: "I understand what you mean, they are all coming for me."
"General, what I mean is that they are most likely being manipulated by the Hermit Sect."
"Ten thousand men want to capture Jingnan City. These pirates are too arrogant."
Lin Feng said disdainfully.
Pei Qiyin walked around the room.
"General, is it possible that they will put pressure on Yuquan Temple and let the Jingnan Prefecture army deal with us?"
Lin Feng turned and looked at Pei Qiyin.
"Your idea is very bold, but... theoretically, it is possible."
"Then we have to be on guard. We should withdraw from Jingnan Prefecture, General."
Pei Qiyin said firmly.
Lin Feng stared out the window with a gloomy face.
"Their power is immense, so much so that they can influence the imperial court and the military. Their promise of not interfering in worldly disputes is pure bullshit."
Pei Qiyin wanted to say something when another guard came running over.
"Report, General, there's news coming in from the Zhenxi Army's Ranger Battalion."
Pei Qiyin took the information from the guard and took a look at it.
"General, Emperor Zhao Zheng of the Taisho Dynasty has issued an order demanding that we withdraw from the two citadels of Kan and Xun, otherwise he will lead his army to attack the cities."
Lin Feng didn't say anything.
Pei Qiyin continued, "General, it seems they have also given Zhao Zheng a signal to force us to submit."
Lin Feng nodded slightly: "It seems so, otherwise, how could Zhao Zheng have the courage to say such tough words to me."
"What should we do?"
Before Lin Feng could say anything, the guard ran in again.
"General, the deputy commander of General Nangong Yan is outside the gate asking to see you."
Lin Feng nodded in agreement.
After a while, the guards came in quickly with a man in plain clothes.
When the man saw Lin Feng, he bowed and spoke anxiously.
"My Lord, General Nangong has sent me here. I have only one request: Your Majesty, please leave Jingnan City as soon as possible."
Pei Qiyin shouted, "What did you say?"
The man shrank back and bent lower and lower.
"General Nangong said that this place is dangerous, and it would be best if you, the Duke, leave as soon as possible."
Pei Qiyin wanted to say something, but Lin Feng waved his hand.
"Got it. Say thank you to General Nangong for me."
The man saluted again and said, "Your Majesty, in the hearts of our army, is a god-like figure. All five thousand of us, our army, do not wish to become his enemy."
After saying that, without waiting for Lin Feng to speak, he turned around and walked out of the house quickly.
Lin Feng took a deep breath and said, "Pack up your things, we have to go."
Pei Qiyin nodded, turned around and went out to pass on the order.
There were only fifty of them, and they didn't have much to pack, so their horses and weapons were maintained almost all the time.
At the command, all the guards gathered in the yard of the post station in less than half a quarter of an hour.
When Lin Feng and Pei Qiyin stepped out of the house, guards had already come over with war horses.
Pei Qiyin shouted loudly: "Let's go out of the south gate and get on the boat."
The guards mounted their horses and followed Lin Feng as he rushed out of the inn gate.
More than fifty war horses were galloping on the streets of Jingnan Prefecture, scaring the street vendors into a panic.
The post house was seven or eight miles away from the south city gate. After the fifty warriors turned two streets, they saw the south city gate of Jingnan Prefecture.
At this time, countless soldiers had gathered in front of the South Gate and were lining up. The two heavy wooden doors in the city gate were slowly closing.
Apparently, they had just received an order to close the city gates.
Pei Qiyin became nervous.
"General, they have already started to act, what should we do?"
Lin Feng raised his hand and ordered all the cavalry to stop advancing. The two sides were about a hundred steps apart.
Thousands of soldiers in front of the city gate have pointed their spears at the fifty cavalrymen not far away, waiting for orders.
A general rode his horse to the front of the formation, took a few dozen steps forward, and then stood in front of the formation, looking at Lin Feng and others.
"According to the order of the Jingnan prefect, all persons leaving the city must submit to inspection, surrender their weapons and equipment, dismount, and wait by the roadside."
Wen Jian rode his horse forward and shouted loudly.
"This is the arrival of the Grand Duke Jingguo. Everyone, please get out of the way immediately!"
The general frowned and shouted, "I repeat, the Jingnan prefect has ordered that all persons must be inspected before leaving the city. Dismount immediately, surrender your weapons, and submit to inspection."
Wen Jian was at a loss for a moment and turned to look at Pei Qiyin.
Lin Feng was also helpless. It was really boring for him to fight with these palace troops in front of him. These soldiers were just following orders and had nothing to do with them.
While he was hesitating, the sound of horse hooves came from behind him.
At one end of the wide street, countless war horses rushed out, their armor neatly arranged, and their horses stepped forward in small steps.
Countless war horses approached Lin Feng and others within a hundred steps, stopped their horses, and looked quietly at the fifty war horses in front of them.
The fifty cavalrymen under Lin Feng were all elite soldiers who had experienced large-scale battles. Even if there were thousands of troops in front and behind them, they would not panic.
Fifty cavalrymen, each as steady as a mountain, looked at the enemy army expressionlessly, some even had a hint of disdain on their lips.
Pei Qiyin approached Lin Feng and said, "General, shall we charge forward?"
Lin Feng shook his head: "Where to rush? The city gates are closed."
At this time, someone from the opposite team shouted loudly.
"Put down your weapons, dismount, squat on the ground, and put your hands on your head."
Lin Feng and the other fifty guards all laughed. What the hell, they were all saying our words.
Lin Feng said to Wen Jian: "Let those in charge come out and speak."
Wen Jian immediately urged his horse to take a few steps forward.
"Hey, let those of you who have the final say come out and speak. You dare to disrespect the Lord Jingguo. I think you have lived enough."
The opposing general certainly knew Lin Feng, but he didn't know why he suddenly wanted to attack Lin Feng.
My heart was in turmoil and I couldn't figure out the bottom of the lake.
"The prefect has ordered that no matter who you are, you must submit to inspection. Do not hesitate any longer, or you will bear the consequences."
After hearing what he said, Lin Feng felt that there seemed to be no way to communicate.
Prefect Zhao Chuanzhi and Nangong Yan did not show up, they must have felt that the matter was difficult to handle. On one side was the Jingguo Duke Lin Feng, whom they respected, and on the other side was the supporter of Jingnan Prefecture, Yuquan Temple.
I can't afford to offend anyone, so it's better not to show my face.