Jiuxi

Chapter 463 Chapter 461 [Everything is ready]

Southwest of Shazhou, west of Shuizhou, Shuixi Village.

In terms of the number of people alone, Western Water has the smallest number among the seven tribes, with only more than 30,000 people. The actual territory it controls is also the smallest, and the land is the most barren.

According to common sense, Shuixi's presence in Shazhou must be the lowest, and it is very likely to be annexed by other tribes, and it will not make any waves.

However, Shuixi is not only surviving well, but even has a significant voice among the seven tribes. The root cause is that although the soldiers in Shuixi are the smallest in number, they have a fierce temperament that is not afraid of death, and the tribesmen are in Yang Jin. Extremely united under their leadership.

Although this does not make Shuixi superior to other tribes, it can at least ensure that they will not be inferior to others in Shazhou.

In the flat and wide open space in the village, Yang Jin stood on an earthen platform half a man high, looking at the Shuixi warriors standing like javelins in front of him, and said loudly: "You should have heard about the recent events, about the Qi State People outside are saying that the trouble caused by the arrival of the envoy is the fault of the Yalong tribe and the leaders of Luo Da, and that they favored the Qi people and caused the civil strife in Shazhou. If you ask me, these words are bullshit!"

A burst of knowing laughter erupted from below.

Yang Jin continued: "This is all a conspiracy of the Tieyang tribe. Shen Min wants to use this incident to stir up hatred against the Yalong tribe. It is very clear what his calculations are. Now all Shazhou tribes need to choose their own positions. , and for us in Shuixi, this choice is not difficult at all, right?”

"Yes!" Everyone responded in unison.

Although he was upright and strong, he was not the kind of person with a stupid temperament. He quickly figured out the joints, so he looked at Na Yan with disappointment and said: "So you have been pretending to be in the past few years. In fact, you have never been here." Are you always on Shen Min's side?"

When the disputes began to arise some time ago, except for the Jinchuan Department, which had been unwilling to get involved in these matters, the other six departments had already made clear their positions. In the eyes of many people, the Shuixi tribe and the Dashi tribe are the biggest helpers to the Yalong tribe and the Luo Yaozong. With the support of the warriors of these two tribes, and the fact that the Yalong tribe is already the strongest, this is enough to suppress some people who are ready to make a move. Ambition to ensure the stability of the entire Shazhou region.

"set off!"

No matter whether they have yellow hair or long hair, they are all like this.

Yang Jin narrowed his eyes and asked again: "Why?"

Yang Jin gave an order, and more than two thousand warriors carried bags full of dry food on their backs, grasped their weapons, and headed for Heishui Village as quickly as possible.

Yang Jin nodded and said: "Shazhou people have always been very clear about grudges. Without the help of the Yalong tribe in these years, our life would have been very difficult. Almost all of you have received food sent by the Yalong tribe. Now the Yalong tribe has become the target of No matter how many enemies they face or how difficult their situation is, we must stand by them and help them overcome their difficulties! Only those who repay kindness are the upright Shazhou men!"

His eyes were filled with a chilling air.

Yang Jin said in a deep voice: "So you think Jing Guo will definitely win?"

It was not the soldiers of the Tieyang, Zhehuang, or Huining tribes, but the banner of the Dashi tribe.

Na Yan showed hesitation and sighed softly: "I am not on Shen Min's side, but on Shazhou's side. Lao Yang, you still haven't figured out the dispute between Yalong Tribe and Tieyang Tribe." It's not the conflict between Luo Yaozong and Shen Min. In the final analysis, it's about how Shazhou chooses his own destiny. Now that Qi Jing is competing for the world, Shazhou cannot stay out of the matter. Luo Yaozong and Yalong have to choose one side. Guo, Shen Min and Tieyang chose Jing Guo, who do you think is right and who is wrong? "

Yang Jin looked at the Dashi soldiers who were waiting in formation on the opposite side. Their number was about twice that of the Water West warriors, and they had better weapons. Some of them even wore leather armor.

Na Yan said: "This is a dispute between the Yalong tribe and the Tieyang tribe. It has nothing to do with us. There is no need for you to lose all your wealth in Shuixi West. Listen to me, take your tribe back, no matter what happens in the end Whichever side wins, you won’t be affected.”

Someone blocked their way ahead.

Their wives, children, and children stood by the roadside to see each other off. Although there was deep reluctance in their eyes, no one said a word to stay or stop them.

However, they soon realized something was wrong. The people in the Oishi tribe were clearly in a fighting posture!
Yang Jin came to the front of the formation surrounded by dozens of elites. Looking at Nayan, the leader of the big stone tribe more than ten feet away, he asked in a cold voice: "Why?"

Na Yan was silent for a moment and said slowly: "Old Yang, I don't want to fight with you. Just take your people back."

When the soldiers of the Dashi tribe appeared in front, the people in the west of the water thought that they were going to meet up and rush to the Blackwater Village together.

The mountain breeze is hunting, and the autumn scenery is desolate.

The warriors in the western part of the water looked up at their leader, their faces filled with a look of death.

In the evening, this majestic team was forced to stop its progress.

Na Yanyu said earnestly: "This is not something we think we can decide, but Jingguo will definitely win. The frontier army of Qi State did take some advantage in the past two years. That is because Jingguo's focus is on the north. For the time being, There is no time to worry about the south. Now that Jing State has annexed Zhao State and the north has been unified, and after another year of recuperation, they will definitely turn their attention to the south at this time. If Shazhou is on the side of Qi State, how will they deal with Jing State in the future. country’s revenge?”

Yang Jin slowly clenched the steel knife in his hand, shook his head and said: "I don't understand these big principles you are talking about. I only know eight words: repay kindness with kindness and revenge with hatred."

Na Yan looked at his old friend who had known each other for decades and said slowly but firmly: "I don't want to fight you Shuixi until it is absolutely necessary, but no matter what, I won't let you go."

"In that case, there's no need to say anything more."

Yang Jin resolutely drew a mark on the ground in front of him with his knife, then turned around and walked away.

Facing the Dashi tribe soldiers who had already occupied favorable terrain in advance and had an absolute numerical advantage, the Shuixi warriors, led by Yang Jin, launched a strong attack without hesitation. Fighting broke out suddenly.

……

Blackwater Village.

Three days have passed since Shen Min issued the order to attack.

The so-called "defeat the Blackwater Stronghold within an hour" was naturally impossible to achieve. Although the strength of the three coalition forces was twice that of the Yalong defenders, they were blocked by the stronghold wall after all.

Countless examples over the past 100 years have proven that Shazhou native soldiers are good at mountain field warfare, but they are weaker in city attack and defense, especially since they lack the siege equipment equipped by the Daqi army.

It is true that Blackwater Stronghold cannot be compared with the solid city of Qi State, but for the three coalition forces outside, it is still an obstacle that is not easy to conquer.

Under the command of Luo Yaozong, the defenders repelled seven attacks in succession. Although the three coalition forces were supplemented by thousands of troops, they were still unable to break through the defenses of Heishui Village.

The atmosphere in the village was relatively stable, and everyone, regardless of gender or age, took action to provide various supports to the men who guarded the village.

Time passes and the sun rises as usual.

On the fourth day, Shen Min, Wei Wanjiang, and Bai Chang stood dozens of feet away from the south of Heishui Village, looking at the still determined Yalong defenders on the wall in the distance. The faces of the three of them were not very good.

The longer time goes on, the worse the situation becomes for them.

Wei Wanjiang said solemnly: "Brother, if Blackwater Stronghold cannot be breached today, I'm worried there will be big trouble."

They launched very suddenly this time. According to the original plan, the Yalong tribe could be eliminated before other tribes could react and the overall situation would be determined. However, Luo Yaozong was obviously prepared and gathered all the people in the surrounding Yalong tribe's small village. In Blackwater Village.

If it continues to be dragged on, how can Minexi and Oishibe continue to stand by and watch?
Shen Min knew that he could not continue to hide it, otherwise the morale of the three coalition forces would probably be lost, so he said: "Don't worry, Na Yan and I have communicated a long time ago, and he will help us block the barbarians in the west of the water."

Wei Wanjiang breathed a sigh of relief and asked again: "Will Jinchuanbe interfere?"

Shen Min shook his head and said: "No, they have too much time to take care of themselves. I have contact with the Jinglian people in the north. Marshal Sa Gai of the North Courtyard of Jingguo personally led his troops south. They will find a way to enter Feiniao Pass. If that doesn't work, they can also hold back the Jinchuan tribe. In other words, we only need to deal with the people in Heishui Village, and Shazhou will be able to settle down again. "

Wei Wanjiang was immediately overjoyed, but before he could speak, Bai Chang suddenly said: "Brother Shen, let our Huining tribe be responsible for the main attack today! The grudge between us and the Yalong tribe needs to be settled. You have been the one in the past few days. We can’t do our best and just watch.”

Shen Min turned to look at him and said with a smile: "Okay, then I wish the warriors of the Huining tribe to become famous in this battle!"

Before he finished speaking, Shen Tianyi suddenly walked over in a hurry and said in a deep voice: "Father, there is an urgent report from the informant in the west. A team of more than a thousand people is coming towards Heishui Village, which is only more than twenty miles away at most. They are most likely the elites of Qi!"

Wei Wanjiang and Bai Chang were both stunned.

Why did Qi's army appear in the west of Shazhou?

Shen Min took a deep breath and said slowly: "It seems that Luo Yaozong has guessed what I was thinking, so that Lu Chen is really not in Heishui Village. He should have taken people to Feiniao Pass."

Wei Wanjiang asked anxiously: "Brother, what should we do now?"

"Don't panic."

Shen Min raised his eyes and looked at Heishui Village in front of him, and said unhurriedly: "I sent people to keep an eye on Yunling, but I didn't see a large group of Qi troops appearing. Therefore, these more than a thousand Qi troops must be in Luo." Under the arrangement of Yaozong, we will sneak into Shazhou and Wanjiang in batches. You can immediately lead four thousand people to Linyang Road in the west. You only need to block the more than a thousand Qi troops. "

Wei Wanjiang responded without hesitation: "Yes!"

Shen Min looked at Bai Chang again and said, "Brother Bai, the important task of conquering Blackwater Stronghold will be left to you. I will personally lead the Tieyang tribe's sons to hold the battle for you."

Bai Chang said solemnly: "Okay, after these days of fierce fighting, the defenders are exhausted. I promise to break through the Blackwater Stronghold within half a day!"

Inside Heishui Village.

After hearing the report from his tribe, Luo Yaozong immediately climbed up the wall of the village in person and saw a group of people from the coalition forces outside heading west. Then he saw the flag of the Huining tribe standing in front of the formation, and a large number of elite warriors heading toward the Blackwater. Come from the village.

His eyes fell somewhere, and he seemed to be able to see Bai Chang's face in the formation in the distance.

After a brief silence, Luo Yaozong turned around and walked down the village wall to the spacious open space in front of the Luo family's house. He looked at the two thousand warriors who had been recharging their strength in the past few days and uttered two words in awe.

"Put up the flag!"

(End of this chapter)