This is just an ordinary village. If there is anything different, it is probably that this is a fortress. There is a small stream outside the village, passing along the fortress, faintly surrounding it.
At this time, hundreds of bandits gathered in front of the fort. These bandits held various weapons in their hands. Some wore armor, some wore leather armor, but more wore colorful single clothes. In the middle of the bandits, there was a big flag with the word "Zhao" written on it. These were the soldiers under the command of Zhao Pozhen, one of the biggest bandits in Liyang County.
"Listen up, people on the other side. The generals under King Zhao are here to collect grain. You better hand over a thousand stones of grain and ten beauties honestly. Otherwise, we will destroy the fortress and cause unrest in the whole country." The leading bandit raised the ghost-head sword in his hand and spoke loudly. Behind him came bursts of shouting, and the voices were full of arrogance and mania.
"Master Kan, what should we do?" On the wall of the fortress, an old man said to a young man beside him. The old man looked panicked, and dozens of young and strong men around him also showed fear on their faces.
"Don't worry, Master Li. They are just a group of guerrillas. Although they are numerous, they will never attack us." Kan Leng looked at the more than a hundred people in front of the fort, frowned, and there was a hint of worry on his face. He was from Qizhou, and he went south this time to join his fellow countryman Du Fuwei. He had heard of Du Fuwei's reputation. This time Du Fuwei was traveling all over Liyang, and he wanted to join Du Fuwei's army. However, he had not arrived in Liyang yet, and happened to encounter Zhao Pozhen's men here. He had no choice but to hide in this fort.
"Alas, Liyang is in chaos now, and it has affected us as well. Now we can only hope that the enemy cannot attack us!" Old Li sighed in a low voice.
"Mr. Li, now that General Du Fuwei has occupied Liyang, he will definitely bring peace to the people of Liyang ." Kan Leng said hurriedly. He tightly grasped the big knife in his hand, looking at the chaotic army outside, with a hopeful look on his face.
"Humph, Du Fuwei is nothing special. After entering Liyang, he looted food and grass everywhere. His subordinates also took human lives lightly and did all kinds of evil. They are no different from Zhao Pozhen and Miao Haichao." A young man beside Old Li said disdainfully.
"Li Hu, don't talk nonsense." Old Li could see that Kan Leng and Du Fuwei had a good relationship. If Kan Leng was dissatisfied and abandoned Lijiazhuang and left, how would Lijiazhuang face these thugs?
"I, huh!" Li Hu could only snort coldly.
Kan Leng showed a bitter smile. He didn't expect Du Fuwei's army to do such things in the local area. This made him a little disappointed. However, he soon returned to normal. After he joined Du Fuwei's army, he must suggest Du Fuwei to rectify military discipline. Only in this way can Du Fuwei's army gain a foothold in Jianghuai as soon as possible.
Suddenly, his expression changed. Looking into the distance, he saw a black line whistling from the horizon. Then the earth shook and a cavalry came whistling and gradually approached.
"Cavalry, old Master Li, we are saved. It's the cavalry, at least one thousand cavalry." Kan Leng had a happy look on his face and said, "Maybe the imperial army is coming." Between the Yangtze River and the Huai River, there are so many troops coming, and only the army has so many cavalry.
"The Imperial Court?" Old Manor Master Li showed a trace of embarrassment on his face. Even if it was the Imperial Court's army, Old Manor Master Li felt a little embarrassed . Now the discipline of the Imperial Court's army might not be very good.
"Charge them." Kan Leng looked at the cavalry approaching from a distance, and even launched a charge. He quickly said, "Old Master, now is the best time to charge."
"This? What if it's not?" Old Manor Master Li said in embarrassment. He had also seen the imperial army, which was as fierce as wolves and tigers, and no different from ordinary rioters. If the gate was opened, these cavalrymen were also a group of rioters in sheep's clothing, so what should he do?
"Kill!" The cavalry in the distance had already charged into the chaotic army. The leading cavalryman held a long spear in his hand and stabbed it into the enemy's chest. The huge force lifted the enemy up and smashed him into the chaotic army, quickly knocking down another group of enemies . The cavalrymen behind him all held long spears in their hands, and quickly created a huge gap in the chaotic army.
"What a powerful cavalry." Kan Leng looked at the leading cavalry, who was wearing black armor, riding a black horse, and his lance flashing continuously. What was originally a heavy weapon was like a lance in the opponent's hand, flashing light continuously. The enemy in front of him was simply unstoppable and he could only watch the cavalry cut through the chaotic army.
"Come again." Li Yu ignored the people in the fort. If he defeated the chaotic troops in front of him, the fort would naturally be opened, and he could also gain some popularity among the people.
"General, they are just some jumping clowns. Why do you need to take action? I will deal with them." Wu Yunzhao held a spear and looked at the chaotic army in front of him. Probably knowing that he and his men were no match for these cavalrymen, Zhao Pozhen's men began to flee in all directions and dared not fight with Li Yu and others.
"Kill them!" Li Yu said calmly: "Whoever dares to attack ordinary people should die. It seems that there is no need for this Zhao Pozhen to exist." Li Yu did not take the hundreds of defeated soldiers seriously. Wu Yunzhao could definitely defeat them.
"Master Li, please open the gate and let us charge in. No matter who the enemy is, at least they are helping us. It seems a bit inappropriate for us to stand on the city wall and watch them fighting." Kan Leng looked at the fighting not far away, his face slightly flushed.
The old manor owner Li was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "What the warrior Kan said is true. Li Hu, lead the young and strong men in the manor to rush out and kill the bandits." The old manor owner Li looked at the cavalry in the distance and estimated in his heart that if the other side was full of enemies, it would be impossible for him to stop them. In this case, he might as well open the gate honestly. If things go wrong, the other party will ask for less money and food because of his active cooperation!
"Yes." Li Hu did not dare to delay and quickly asked someone to open the door. Kan Leng had already rushed out on a war horse. He was seen waving a long sword in his hand and rushing to the front.
Li Yu also discovered Kan Leng and was slightly curious. People who can hold a long sword are generally good in martial arts. Kan Leng suddenly swung the long sword and chopped off the enemy's head. His movements were clean and neat, like flowing water .
"Good martial arts, brave man, what is your name?" In the chaos of the army, Wu Yunzhao could not help but shout loudly when he saw the newcomer.
"It's Kan Leng from Qizhou!" Kan Leng shouted loudly, swung the sword in his hand, and killed another enemy.