Chapter 5: The enemy invades the territory and has low emotional intelligence: he runs away.

Meishan at night looks like a sleeping giant.

The sky gradually became darker, the stars were deep, and the shallow Milky Way was not very wide, casting a soft light.

The silence was interrupted by the sound of iron hooves.

"When you passed through Linghe County, were there any unusual movements by the garrison?"

Gui Zhier suddenly felt that the situation was not good. Given the geographical location of the northern border, the central capital was relatively safe.

If the Qiyanwushi tribe wanted to invade, the first choice was to break through the open plains of Linghe County, so that the cavalry could march straight in.

The central city is adjacent to the commanding heights of Meishan, making it quite difficult to cross.

"Never heard of it." Luan Shuangbai rubbed the corners of his eyes. As night fell, the burning pain like needles eased a little.

He glanced at the city wall not far away and made a quick decision.

"Young lady, you should be able to ride a horse. Take Xueying back to the city to report the news." He dismounted. "The advance team won't be too large. I'll try to delay them for as long as possible."

Guizhier stretched out the back of her hand and let the white horse sniff it.

Once her trust was established, she put her left foot into the stirrup and leaped forward.

Guizhier turned around and glanced at the young man.

The faint moonlight barely outlined the contours of his face. The boy's tall nose appeared hazy in the shadow, making him look handsome and delicate.

Luan Shuangbai thought she was scared, so he smiled soothingly, his eyes shining like stars.

"Gee." She whispered softly and squeezed the horse's belly.

Now is not the time to dawdle.

The evening breeze blew through the scattered hair from the woman's bun.

The white horse understood its master's entrustment, tensed its muscles and ran, sweat running down its mane and back.

Faster, faster.

The ancient city walls are winding, and the lanterns emit a faint orange-yellow light, swaying in the wind.

"It's almost curfew, why are there still people here?!"

The soldier's heart clenched. He had only been serving for half a year and had never seen any big scenes.

We just welcomed the new prefect of the northern border yesterday.

I'm afraid something weird will happen today.

"Is Commander Cai here?" Gui Zhi'er used her inner energy to transmit a distant message, "The Danu people are coming over Meishan Mountain."

The soldier was so frightened that his face turned pale as paper and his eyes widened.

The Danu people, who eat human flesh and drink human blood, are the most brutal nomadic tribe in the Northeast.

He knew he should go forward and verify the identity of the person who came, but the fear came like a tide, drowning him in place.

"Ding Yong, what are you still standing there for!" The veteran soldier who was working with him was very disappointed with him. "Go back to the city and defend it!"

They surrounded Guizhier, who had come on horseback, and retreated back into the less-than-solid rammed earth city wall.

The trumpet sounded, sharp and loud.

After three beats, the signaling war drums began to beat. Commander Cai, wearing chain mail and a helmet, calmly deployed the soldiers.

"Young lady, is the news reliable?" Cai Miao's dark complexion showed no emotion, but there was a hint of urgency in his voice.

"No doubt about it. I was digging herbs near the stone and heard it on my way back." Gui Zhier nodded. "There is also a young man who is willing to stay and buy time. He lent me a horse."

As they spoke, the well-trained main archers were already in position.

Not only were rows of rolling stones ready to go, but caltrops had also been spread out, specifically to target cavalrymen with the goal of injuring their horses' feet and causing them to stumble.

The entire army was restless.

Although they belong to the Third Northern Army, they are only city defense soldiers.

The young soldier Ding Yong wrapped his military uniform tightly, trembling with fear, and his palms holding the gun were soaked with sweat.

My heart is hot, but my limbs are cold.

"The entire city is under martial law. Go and fetch the two prefects."

Cai Miao gritted his teeth and said, "Send a few more bannermen, take the tokens and leave the city now. If we see a fight later, go to Linghe County for help."

He arranged everything in an orderly manner.

The soldier's instinctive sense of responsibility supported him, making him clearer and calmer.

The jurisdiction of the central city is not large, but it has a population of over ten thousand people, so it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the most prosperous area in the north.

If the enemy massacres the city, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Commander, Magistrate Liu is here."

As the night deepened, Liu Shanyuan hurried over, dressed in a simple straight-hem robe and a cotton robe. Although he walked quickly, his steps were still steady.

But his face looked bad and his brows were furrowed.

"Greetings, sir." Cai Miao saluted again with his arms crossed, looking up to Liu Shanyuan a little more.

"Where is Magistrate Ma?" Seeing that the city defense soldiers advanced and retreated in moderation, Liu Shanyuan's attitude softened a little.

"Reporting to the Lord, Magistrate Ma..." The soldier looked embarrassed and stammered.

Cai Miao glared at him impatiently.

"Prefect Ma received the news and asked me to tell the commander that he and the other officials in the prefecture should retreat to the Twelve Forts and provide us with something. Oh, right, rear support."

High EQ: Advance first and then retreat to the Twelve Forts to deploy defenses.

Low EQ: ran away.

"Bah, the horse's legs are running so fast!" An angry cursing voice came from the crowd, but it was impossible to see who it was in the dark night.

Hearing that the highest commander was afraid before the battle, soldier Ding Yong felt a little dizzy, his feet felt sore from standing, and his mouth was dry and astringent.

Dark clouds covering the moon are not a good omen.

The cold wind at night blew like a whip, lashing everything mercilessly.

At this time, the sound of horse hooves came from Meishan in the distance, and everyone was tense.

The horses of the Danu people are not tall, but they are strong and sturdy, making them most suitable for long-distance raids in winter.

It seems that a battle is inevitable tonight.

Liu Shanyuan took the Mo Dao and said: "If the city gates cannot be defended, it will be a street fight."

His tone was calm, but his words were deep and powerful.

"Comrades, how can we be so cowardly as to fear death when the enemy invades our borders? For the sake of the people in this city and for the peace of our country, I will work together with you tonight to resist this foreign enemy."

The Mo Dao was ten feet long, and the double-edged blade flashed with a cold light, highlighting Liu Shanyuan's resolute face.

He looked solemn, his thin body standing straight in the cold wind.

Even though they knew that the civil servant's hand was the hand that held the pen, the soldiers still felt a warm current in their hearts.

From low morale to full of confidence.

If you want to fight, then fight!

Gui Zhier looked at the general mobilization in front of her and thought that she might be the only one who was not infected.

Her thoughts were a little vague.

If you die like this, the mission progress will still be stuck at 98% and points will be deducted. It's really not worth it.

She leaned against the city wall, silently, and even yawned a little sleepily.

The light of the lanterns flickered, and the tassels on the silver hairpins jingled.

She seemed to be detached from this world.

"Miss Gui, your horse is running out of the city and I can't hold it back!"

The soldier's words drew everyone's attention.

Guizhier was stunned.

This white horse has quite a temper.

The horse kicked its hooves and paced anxiously, with its ears turned back. When it saw Guizhier, its attitude became even more provocative.

Its eyes widened, as if questioning why the master didn't go back to save him. "This horse is..." Liu Shanyuan turned around and saw Gui Zhi'er in the shadows.

"Someone gave it to me." Guizhier took out a magic grass from her arms and handed it over.

"Whee, whee."

Bai Ma turned his head away stubbornly and refused.

Guizhier felt helpless.

The more worlds you experience, the more emotionally numb you become.

She met General Luan, but she happened to see a new and exciting thing and couldn't help but want to tease it.

But asking her to leave the city where she has a higher chance of survival to save a person whose life or death is unknown...