Under the gray sky, dense snow particles swelled on the tower of Kaiyuan Gate, Nanguo, Taiyuan, Northern Capital, with the biting cold wind; the gray-black roof, brown shutters, and the armor of the defenders who were patrolling the wards all made a rustling sound.

And among the snowflakes under the city, the light of the torch was swaying in the distant skyline, and there were faint screams and attacks; that was the vanguard of the Taiping Army approaching Taiyuan City again, and was intercepting the vassal tribes that were retreating to Taiyuan one after another.

After all, the three Shatu clans headed by Zhu Xie clan gradually retreated into the Daibei vassal tribes south of Yanmen, which had a total of 170,000 to 180,000; now they are scattered and placed in various parts of Hedong, becoming an important source of troops and livestock for Zhu Xie clan.

However, according to the relationship between closeness and distantness, the resettlement places they can obtain are naturally divided into different levels; the closest three surnames of Shatuo and their vassals can naturally drive the original residents out of their homes in Taiyuan (Basin) and even the Jinzhong Plain.

The miscellaneous dependents, Dangkeng, and other departments were moved to prefectures and counties around Taiyuan Prefecture to occupy mountains and land. This was not only a disguised check and balance and monitoring local officials of the Han surname, but also a buffer and barrier in a sense.

Therefore, when Taiyuan issued the order to strengthen the walls of the Qingye River, he could truly follow and give up the burden of family and horses in just a few days, and went to Beidu to take refuge in time, which was part of the Taiyuan Prefecture; as for other farther places, he could not care about it at all.

Despite this, even in Taiyuan Prefecture, there were many vassals who were unable to set off or delayed the best time because they could not bear the cattle, horses, livestock and the fields that had settled down. When they saw the smoke of beacon in the sky and headed north regardless of everything, it was too late.

Therefore, in front of the Taiping Army who was impatient and impatient to make a big fuss, their spontaneous escape and their hard resistance became a sudden and humble dying struggle in a sense.

Amid the roar of cannons and muskets in the preset positions, the string control men who were fighting in groups of wind and snow could only be pulled by stakes, and they rolled down with their mounts, falling and falling into the sludge that was turned up by snow dust.

Only a very small number of "lucky" fish that were deliberately let go of can escape the net and rush to the Beidu city, bringing many bad news of death and extinction one after another; then with expectation and incredible expressions, what we welcomed was not the open city gate, but the rain of arrows shot down from the defenders on the wall.

Therefore, outside the Nanguo City Tower in Jinyang, Taiyuan, there were already covered with snowflakes, people and horses corpses paved with several floors. However, Li Siyuan, who was ordered to make meritorious service to inspect the city, was watching all this indifferently.

Even if there may be people from the Shatuo tribe who came from the main branch or even from the Zhuxie clan, after the order of the King of Jin, they were just chess pieces that could be abandoned and the necessary price to achieve their goals.

His eyes didn't even stay on these corpses for too long, and soon turned to the reflection on the wall that had become white, and asked back to him:

"Is this your approach to hostility?"

However, the gray-bearded veteran Wang Xingshen, who followed the South Gate Defense Array, explained with a respectful and lustful explanation:

"That's true, this is the reason why King Wu of Wei (Cao Cao) came into the city overnight; as long as you pour it thoroughly, the wall will be as hard as gold and stone, even if you cut a knife and axe, it will be difficult to hurt at all;"

"There have been a special trial under the tree. Even if the firewood and carbon grease is raised under the city and roasted with high fire, it will be difficult to melt. If it is attacked by cannon stones, it will only collapse some debris. With this alone, it will be enough to restrain the thief's firearms to be sharp."

"What's more, I have also asked people to prepare fires. If there is any damage on the city, just water it more and it will take shape in a moment. Moreover, the ice surface is slid and difficult to climb, so it is impossible to get the city near the thief army."

"In addition, our army also has special iron nets, nail piles and hooks in the moats and inland river hibernation, and is connected by bells under the ice. As long as there is any touch, you can catch turtles in the jar..."

"Nevertheless, you should not be careless. Later, follow me to go down the city. I want to investigate the enemy's situation and layout outside the city, and whether it is a place where the thief can take advantage of it."

Hearing this, Li Siyuan, who had been expressionless, had a loose face and said in a deep voice:

"It's too dangerous. Now that the thief cavalry can be seen touching the thief cavalry inside the city, the matter is left to the subordinates."

Wang Xingshen quickly persuaded:

"No need to say that the relationship and excellence of city defense are not something I have seen with my own eyes, so how can I be completely at ease? There is no need to open a large door, just let me go down the city."

Li Siyuan was determined:

Just as Li Siyuan stepped on the soft snow at the wall with the soft ladder slowly lowered on the city, and quickly crossed the frozen moat to go up the bridge board. Another abandoned garden in Taiyuan Prefecture City was already occupied by many poor people.

Wang Ruyi, who showed her identity, also followed the guide, and passed through piles of people wrapped in rags and other objects, sitting cross-legged in front of the dim fire. She was like a bloated sculpture, just like a bloated sculpture, and then she saw the familiar face of her clan brother Wang Renshou in a half-collapsed attic.

However, around this clan brother who is dressed as a peddler, there are more than a dozen children of the same clan from different branches and side houses. Among them, Wang Ruyi looks familiar. He seems to be a military official in the guards and capture troops in the city, or living in the families of officials in the city.

"The Grand Governor said it well, that for children, you should not be proud of your family background and bloodline, but make your family background and bloodline proud of yourself..."

Wang Renshou was also saying to these children of the same clan who were summoned:

"If you all have such an indecisive and timid manner, how can you support your family in the future? It's better to abdicate early and let Xian go home to have more children and hope for the next generation."

"There is only one chance. You either try your best to find a way out for your family, or follow this Beidu City and burn them with the Shatuohu jades..."

"You should act according to your elder brother..."

At this moment, Wang Ruyi suddenly responded with a blessed heart: In a sense, he had failed once; the price he paid was his life, including his sect leader, and he must not lose such a time again, which is probably the last chance...

Under the leadership of Wang Ruyi, everyone present expressed their opinions one after another. Not long after they dispersed, Wang Ruyi was re-guided. On the drum tower of another nearby city arch, Wang Renshou, who had a very different attitude and temperament, was seen again, and he said:

"Maybe the only person I believe in this city is you."

"Why did you all want to do this?

Wang Ruyi was stunned for a moment before saying:

"Next, I'll ask you to see a good show."

Wang Renshou said unconsciously:

"Good show?"

Wang Ruyi was stunned. However, before he finished speaking, he saw a large group of footsteps running on the street in the distance, surrounding the original abandoned garden; and searching for the noise of people.

"After all, I won't give up until the Yellow River is over! Do you think there are still some savings for such clans and such families? It's a pity that you have nowhere to stay even if you have any trouble..."

Then, Wang Renshou spoke again:
Chapter completed!