Chapter 1847 The Japanese pirates are about to withdraw
After experiencing the night attack by the Japanese pirates climbing up the wall, the defenders on the city patrolled and stayed on night watch, not to mention how serious they were. Every now and then, they threw a torch under the city, lest the Japanese pirates repeat their old tricks. Let’s climb the wall again and attack at night.
Although patrols and night watches have been intensified, the defenders have not complained. Zhu Ping'an's strategizing, foresight, and shrewd command have already impressed everyone, and tonight is an ironclad example.
If Zhu Ping'an hadn't planned ahead tonight and ordered people to hang bells on the city wall to warn against Japanese pirates climbing up the wall at night, the Japanese pirates might have sneaked up on the wall. Once the Japanese pirates touched the city wall, there would have been rivers of blood on the city wall. .
In addition, Zhu Ping'an impressed everyone by setting an example.
While the defenders were on night duty and patrolling, Zhu Pingan stayed up all night, patrolling the city walls, condolences and encouragement to the soldiers.
In contrast, Magistrate Shang only appeared on the city wall in the first half of the night, and could no longer hold on in the second half of the night.
As for the other officials of Suzhou Prefecture, let alone them. They just dealt with the prefect Shang and only showed up when the prefect Shang showed up. In the middle of the night, the prefect Shang was not there and no one appeared on the city wall. .
"Young master, it's already Chou hour. Go and get some sleep. We'll be watching on the city wall to make sure nothing goes wrong."
After Chou hour, it's already late at night. Liu Mu, Liu Dadao and others repeatedly persuaded Zhu Pingan to rest.
"No, no, it's just one less night of sleep. When the Japanese pirates retreat, there will be plenty of time to catch up on sleep."
Zhu Pingan smiled, waved his hand and insisted.
Liu Mu, Liu Dadao and others tried hard to persuade, but seeing Zhu Ping'an's firm attitude, they had to give up the persuasion.
It’s the twelfth lunar month of winter, it’s the middle of the night, and the north wind is blowing, but it’s not the least bit cold.
The defenders on the city couldn't help shrinking their hands and feet, exhaling into their hands from time to time.
"This is my fault. It's the twelfth lunar month of winter, it's midnight, the cold is so strong, everyone is frozen. Daqun, you organize the gang leader army to cook about ten pots of hot broth for everyone. I remember that in the evening The common people have sent a lot of pigs, sheep, chickens and ducks to the army. You can watch and put more of them. Meat, and two pancakes for each person. Give the soldiers on night duty a late-night snack, and drink a bowl of hot broth to get rid of the cold and warm up. "
Hearing what Zhu Ping'an wanted to give. Everyone had a late night snack, and the soldiers on night duty on the city wall couldn't help but express their thanks loudly.
"Thank you, Lord Zhu, and I am willing to die for you."
"Thank you, Lord."
There was cheering on the city wall, the morale of the generals was high, and the cold wind was howling. I also feel the warm breeze blowing against my face.
Soon, Liu Daqiang led the team to prepare pots of hot broth. Chicken, duck, pork and mutton were all gathered in the pot, rolling up and down, and the aroma of the hot meat was wafting. inside.
Each of the soldiers on night duty was given a large bowl of hot broth. The bowl was a big bowl made of sea porcelain. The Zhejiang army leader who served everyone the soup had a very steady hand and did not feel any pain at all. Shake, the broth is filled with real ingredients. The meat alone takes up less than half of the bowl. It is also topped with radish, tofu and white cabbage. The whole bowl of broth is full of fragrance and oily.
The soldiers on night duty were holding broth in one hand and pancakes in the other. They took a sip of broth and a bite of pancake. Not to mention how satisfied they were, especially when they used chopsticks to pick up a large piece of meat and stuffed it into their mouths. Chew, it’s so beautiful.
The second half of the night in the coldest month of winter, when the north wind is howling, feels like we are in summer, when the warm sun is shining in the sky.
The defenders had eaten and drank enough, and their whole bodies were warm. They got up for the night watch, and they looked serious and responsible, with their eyes as wide as bells.
Even if a small ant climbs up from the city wall, they can accurately catch it and throw it down.
Without Lord Zhu’s permission, not even an ant can climb into the city.
The rest of the night was uneventful.
After the plan of the Japanese pirates to climb the wall and attack at night was destroyed, they were as quiet as a wolf whose back was broken. They huddled in the camp and remained motionless. There was no other movement, even within a hundred meters of the city wall. Not close.
Dawn arrived on time the next day, and the breaking dawn and the rising sun woke up the sleeping people.
"Ahem, I'm sorry, Zihou. I'm getting older. I wanted to lie down and rest for a while before continuing to patrol the city wall. I didn't expect that as soon as I lay down, I would be here now. My bastards didn't know how to wake me up. I heard that Zihou stayed up all night. I haven't slept yet, patrolling the city wall, condolences to the soldiers, and never slacked off for a moment, which really makes me ashamed."
In the early morning, Magistrate Shang came to Zhu Pingan with an embarrassed look on his face, and bowed his hand to Zhu Pingan warmly. .
"Sir Shang's words are serious. I am just relying on my youth. If I reach the age of Shang Shang, I probably won't be able to survive for a child. Shang Shang is already strong." Zhu Ping'an smiled disapprovingly and handed over his hand. In return, he gave Shang Zhifu a step up.
Zhifu Shang is really old and a weak scholar. In the first half of the night, he and Zhu Pingan were patrolling the city wall. Zhu Pingan noticed that Zhifu Shang could hardly open his eyes, but he was still forcing himself. Keep your spirits up.
Compared to other officials, Magistrate Shang is considered to be dedicated.
"No, no, I'm ashamed. I can't accept it." Magistrate Shang shook his head apologetically.
Under the morning light, the two of them inspected the city wall together. During the inspection, Magistrate Shang pointed to the bandit camp outside the city and said to Zhu Pingan: "Zihou, I remember what you said last night, saying It was the Japanese pirates who failed in their night attack. If I say that, I will retreat today. But I don’t think the Japanese pirates have any intention of retreating yet?”
“Don’t worry, Mr. Shang, we’ll see.” Zhu Pingan smiled calmly. He replied confidently.
Seeing Zhu Ping'an's confident face, Magistrate Shang had no choice but to swallow his doubts and worries. He followed Zhu Ping'an on his patrol with concern, and occasionally glanced at the Japanese pirate camps outside the city, still worried.
Breakfast was prepared early. Each soldier received a bowl of hot rice porridge, a round hard-boiled egg, two fragrant flower rolls, a bowl of cauldron and a Stack coleslaw.
Zhu Pingan told Liu Daqiang to prepare breakfast half an hour earlier than usual.
The Ning troops ate deliciously on the city wall.
“Look, the Japanese pirates who are like dogs are also starting to bury pots to make rice.”
While a group of soldiers were eating, they suddenly heard someone pointing to the Japanese pirate camp outside the city and shouting in surprise stand up.
Everyone looked up and saw wisps of smoke starting to rise from the Japanese pirates' camp, apparently burying pots to make rice.
At the same time, the figures in the Japanese pirate camp also began to move.
"Oh, it's a little early for the little Japanese pirate to make rice today, half an hour earlier than usual."
"It seems true."
A crowd The soldiers looked at the Japanese pirate camp and started talking in low voices.
"The Japanese pirates are about to withdraw. After breakfast, they are about to break camp." Zhu Pingan smiled slightly and said with determination.
"Oh! Are you sure Zihou?"
Zhifu Shang heard Zhu Ping'an say that the Japanese pirates were about to withdraw. While he was happy, he couldn't help but be full of doubts.
"Just wait and see, adults." Zhu Pingan smiled and said nothing. (End of this chapter)