Su Hong was also pale. Now that things had come to this, the situation was so urgent that he could already see the Japanese army rushing towards them in the distance.
The refugees were in complete disarray and could not possibly organize themselves.
Qian Shouyi brought only a small number of troops, and their mission to stop the Japanese was virtually a death sentence.
He had stated unequivocally that these refugees were all brought by him along the way, and now it seems that his words were true.
His throat bobbed, his expression complex, and finally, he looked at Song Ke:
"Lord Song, I think we really should open the city gates and let them in."
"There's no time to lose! If we delay any longer, these people will likely all die at the hands of the Japanese!"
Upon hearing this, Song Ke opened his mouth, but his lips trembled.
"But if there are Japanese among these people, then really..."
Su Hong gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice:
"No, Lord Song, we have to open the door!"
"The people of Linbin City are the common people, but these people are too! We can't just leave them to their fate!"
Below the city gate, refugees had already crowded to the city gate, shouting in waves. This tidal wave of sound made Song Ke look dazed, and he didn't even know how to speak.
"Lord Song! I'm here to give the order!"
"I'll take the responsibility for opening the city gates!"
Su Hong shouted loudly, and before Song Ke could speak again, he immediately shouted:
"Quickly! Open the city gates!!!"
The moment the words left his mouth, Song Ke's eyes narrowed, and he turned around to shout to the guards in the inner city:
"Keep all these people trapped inside the inner city; do not let them enter the city proper!"
"Anyone who takes even half a step in, kill them!!!"
Su Hong immediately understood Song Ke's meaning, and he shouted, "Do as Lord Song says!"
At the same time, the city gates were opened, and countless people rushed into Linbin City!
Su Hong quickly descended the city wall and led the soldiers in the inner city to maintain order, while Song Ke observed the distant Japanese army from the city wall.
They had come into view earlier, but they still hadn't engaged in battle with Qian Shouyi, who had rushed over.
Song Ke clenched his fists, his heart pounding, his eyelids twitching, a strong sense of unease washing over him.
As time went by, more and more people moved to the city.
Song Ke's unease grew stronger. Gazing at the distant Japanese army, he muttered to himself:
"They slowed down..."
"Qian Shouyi and the others are taking way too long... This is..."
Suddenly, a terrible idea popped into Song Ke's mind.
Qian Shouyi! He's betrayed us!
He wasn't there to stop the Japanese at all! He was just putting on an act with them, driving these refugees into the city!
This means that there must be Japanese people among these refugees!
Once he understood, everything became clear. Song Ke broke out in a cold sweat. Without further thought, he turned and shouted towards the inner city:
"Su Hong! Watch out! Japanese soldiers have infiltrated!"
"Qian Shouyi must have already colluded with the Japanese!"
"We can't let them into the city anymore. Close the city gates!"
Upon hearing this, Su Hong's expression changed drastically. For Song Ke to say such a thing in such a critical moment, it couldn't be without reason. He hurriedly shouted:
"Close the city gates!!!"
"Those who step into the city are not to move another step!"
At this moment, the city gate was already packed with people, while outside the city, at least half of the people had not yet had a chance to enter.
Upon hearing that the city gates were to be closed, the people rushed forward, crying out:
"Wait! Let us in!"
"I am not Japanese!"
The surging crowd surged forward, blocking the city gates so tightly that there was no time to close them!
At that moment, a sharp bugle call suddenly rang out from the crowd that had not yet entered the city!
The moment the horn sounded, Song Ke seemed to have all his strength drained away, and he slumped against the battlements.
Just as I suspected, there were indeed Japanese people hiding among the refugees!
At the same time, the moment the horn sounded, the Japanese army in the distance no longer hesitated, but immediately sped up. Qian Shouyi even led his soldiers to turn around and rush towards the city gate!
"Quickly, close the city gates! Anyone who forces their way in, kill them without mercy!"
Su Hong roared angrily, not caring about anything else.
Then, the soldiers raised their weapons and began to drive away the crowd blocking the city gate.
But at that very moment, something strange happened among the refugees who had already entered the city!
Some people drew short knives and charged at the soldiers at the door, causing chaos in the scene!
A fierce battle broke out at the city gate. Those who had not yet entered the city were still charging towards the gate. There were simply too many people, including Japanese.
The battle around the city gate became intense and deadlocked.
Not far away, the Japanese army, along with Qian Shouyi and his men, had already charged over!
Just then, a loud shout came from Qian Shouyi's mouth:
"Lord Song! Look at the situation! Stop resisting and let us into the city!"
This shout startled Song Ke, and his face gradually flushed red, his expression now filled with rage:
"Qian Shouyi! You shameless scoundrel! You've indeed betrayed us and sided with the Japanese!"
Qian Shouyi coldly shouted:
"Song Ke! Listen to me! If you don't want Linbin City to be stained with blood, then don't stand in your way!"
“I know you love the people like your own children and are a good official, but if you don’t listen and insist on fighting us, you will harm everyone!”
"Let us get into the city safely, and we'll keep you safe!"
Hearing these words, Song Ke trembled with rage, and he roared:
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