stormy clouds

When it was dawn, the emperor took the court ministers and harem concubines on a tour to the south under the heavy snow.There are a large number of people, including relatives of some ministers.

At this time, the southern tour was unusual no matter how you looked at it.

Many people panicked.Some people started to pack their bags and left Lindu with their families behind the southern tour team.

Others who were more worried or had no conditions, looked at the snowy weather, but did not dare to act rashly.

If it was in Lindu, at least there was still a place to stay. If it was out of Lindu, it could only be resigned to fate.Who knows if there is such a good luck to follow the emperor's southern tour team all the way to the south of the Yangtze River?

What about Jiangnan?Those who are not familiar with the place of life and have no relatives to rely on, what do they do for a living.

In a moment of hesitation, the team on the southern tour had already gone far, and even if they wanted to go, they couldn't keep up.

In just one day, the city of Lindu was shrouded in gloom and mist.

"I heard that General Zhang and Zhou Shizi took most of the army in the city and followed the saint?"

"Really? From this point of view, Lindu City probably won't be able to keep it?"

"It is said that it was a southern tour, and many people and treasures were taken away. Just the carriages filled with silk, satin and treasures are as long as a street?"

"Who said no?"

All kinds of discussions filled the city, and many people were discouraged.

In any case, everyone recognized the fact that Xia Bing besieged the city, and the emperor took half of Lindu to the south.

Although Lindu is still the original Lindu, it is different after all.

While everyone was in a state of desperation, another piece of news flew over Lindu City as if with wings.

"Did you hear that the Marquis of Changping built a porridge shed and started serving porridge?" The speaker was faintly excited.

"Really? Didn't Madam Changping follow the emperor's southern tour?" The person who asked was a little bit unconvinced.

"I didn't leave. I heard that Mrs. Changping Hou built several porridge sheds on Juyi Street, and the one who built the porridge sheds was also the Yongchang Hou Mansion."

"If that's the case, Lindu is not hopeless." The person who asked the question frowned a little, "In this way, Lord Mu Hou might be back in the next few days?"

"Yes, as long as Lord Muhou returns, the siege of Lindu will hopefully be lifted."

In the porridge shed on Juyi Street, Chang Luoyun, dressed in blue casual clothes, looked at the people queuing up to get the porridge, and said warmly: "Everyone, don't worry, this porridge is enough, please let the elderly and children come to the front .”

Hearing what she said, some young and middle-aged people in the front automatically gave way, letting the old people and children go forward.

"What a good man!" An old man tremblingly said with a bowl of hot porridge in his hand, "I thought the emperor was gone, and there was no way to save me, how could I have such a bowl of hot porridge to save me? Changping Hou Dayi."

"Changping Hou Dayi, Changping Hou Dayi!"

The people in the long line shouted in unison.

A heavy snowfall yesterday made the already cold weather even colder. This is a catastrophe for the poor people suffering from hunger and cold.

The only hope is that the imperial court can release food for disaster relief.

Unexpectedly, the people eagerly looking forward to the imperial court's disaster relief waited for the news of the emperor's southern tour.

This is tantamount to a bolt from the blue, destroying everyone's last thought, leaving only despair.

Who would have known that the aroma of porridge scattered around Juyi Street early in the morning gave everyone a way to survive.

"Fathers and folks, don't worry, as long as the Marquis of Changping is alive, he will always give porridge to everyone to help everyone survive the severe cold." Chang Luoyun said loudly: "It's just that the Xia soldiers are besieging the city now, and the Marquis has gone again Qingzhou, I wonder if everyone is willing to guard Lindu together with the Marquis of Changping?"

Guard Lindu?How can a group of unarmed ordinary people protect Lindu?

Chang Luoyun's words were like water pouring into boiling oil, causing a buzzing sound below.

Some bold young and middle-aged men stood up and said loudly: "Madam, I am waiting for a grass-roots man, and I am willing to be at Madam's disposal."

Chang Luoyun said loudly: "Okay!"

"As expected, there are many bloody men in Lindu. How can I bear the humiliation of a soldier who surrenders without fighting?" Chang Luoyun's eyes were bright, his voice was sonorous and powerful, and he said loudly, "Let's not say that Lindu's continued siege means What, just being a son, a father and a husband, if you can't protect your own relatives, you are in vain as a man."

Many young and middle-aged men who lined up to receive porridge were not lazy people at first, and they could earn money to support their families on weekdays, but now that Xia soldiers besieged the city, they couldn't get out, the city market was closed, and they had all their energy but couldn't use it. made the current miserable situation.

Hearing what Chang Luoyun said, he was ashamed, but it aroused pride in his heart. Who doesn't want their relatives to live a stable life, but this Xia Bing is really hateful.

"What madam said is that the siege of Lindu is incomprehensible, and there is no way out for a certain class."

"Okay," Chang Luoyun said: "Since everyone is willing to fight for Lindu, then all warriors who intend to protect Lindu should stand to the left."

As soon as Chang Luoyun finished speaking, more than ten people stood up one after another in the team.

Chang Luoyun turned around and said to Wang Yanqing who was next to him: "Uncle Yanqing, I will leave these warriors to you, equip them with weapons as soon as possible, and strengthen their practice."

Wang Yanqing agreed, "Yes."

Chang Luoyun said to Steward Bai again: "These warriors are willing to fight for Lindu. We must not let their families suffer. From now on, each of them will distribute two liters of food and half a catty of meat every three days."

As soon as this sentence came out, everyone's eyes lit up.

You know, food is more valuable than silver at this time, and you can live with food, not to mention meat.

Dozens of people cheered and stood up in the long line. As long as my parents, wife and children can survive, what else do I have to worry about?
Chang Luoyun didn't care about their hesitation just now, and still ordered: "Uncle Yanqing, according to what you said just now, we will also be incorporated into the army."

Wang Yanqing was silent in his heart, adding these nearly a hundred people, there are more than 300 young and middle-aged people in the mansion.

If it takes another two days, it will not be difficult to gather 500 people.

With 500 people, if they are brought together well, they can compete with Xia Bing for a while.

Chang Luoyun walked out of the porridge shed, Biyan followed her and said, "Ma'am, do you really want to lead troops to meet the enemy?"

Chang Luoyun squinted at her, "What? Are you questioning me?"

"No," Bi Yan quickly denied.Madam is not just good at embroidery. When she was in the countryside, she had personally seen her hit a rabbit hundreds of steps away with a stone.

Xia Bing, who was a hundred paces away, was bigger than the rabbit.

Chang Luoyun returned to the Marquis of Changping, and Wang Yanqing just came back.He was full of energy and his eyes lit up, "Yun'er, do you know how many of the nearly a hundred people this time can go into battle after just a little practice?"

"How many?" Chang Luoyun looked at him and knew that there must be a lot of people who could use it.

Sure enough, Wang Yanqing smiled and said: "Eighteen, twelve of these eighteen are dart runners."

Chang Luoyun nodded with a smile and said: "Very good, in this way, the number of people in Fengyun Formation will be enough."

"That's not it," Wang Yanqing said with a smile, "As long as the Fengyun Formation is completed, you can fight Xia Bing."

The Fengyun Formation is the essence of the Black Armor Army's formation. The victory lies in being caught by surprise. There are a total of 160 people in the formation. These 160 people are disrupted into the enemy's camp.

When it comes, it looks like a cloud, and when it goes, it looks like a gust of wind.

This is the original formation that Mu Jingyi created when he was fighting against Chariots.

Chang Luoyun said: "From now on, you will personally arrange the formation. In three days, if Master Hou has not returned, we will rush out of the city."