Chapter 1088 We Want to Join the Army
When Zheng Shicheng heard this, his first reaction was that it was a fraud. "But General, there is no gain without profit. What benefit does the Jiayu tribe gain by doing this?"
"Whatever benefits they seek, they'll have to wait until this tough battle is over." Liang Cheng waved his hand. "If Shan Mancheng had any ill intentions, he wouldn't be willing to send 200,000 soldiers to our army and let us command them."
It was for this reason that he dared to accept this kindness.
Two hundred thousand people may seem like a lot, but they won't amount to much if they are dispersed. Besides, the command is in the hands of the Hubei North Army, so they won't be taken advantage of anyway.
Zheng Shicheng made an estimate in his mind and felt that although this move was risky, it was not impossible. He stopped objecting and asked, "When will they arrive?"
"Shan Mancheng said that he would bring his men directly from the upper reaches of the Lan River and would arrive tomorrow morning at the latest." Liang Cheng quickly calculated in his mind how to arrange the 200,000 troops of the Jiayu tribe.
Soon, he had a plan in mind and said loudly, "Call all the military officers above the fifth rank to come and discuss the matter immediately."
The men below took orders and left. The man who had just come to ask for reinforcements also hurriedly took his leave upon hearing this. He was going to go and inform his brothers of the good news!
The Hubei North Army on the front line was already on the verge of collapse, but when they heard that 200,000 reinforcements would arrive soon, they immediately became energized.
"Everyone, cheer up! We can't let the brothers coming up behind us look down on us!"
"That damn Qin family army is so arrogant that they want to attack me in the same way!"
“Kill! Kill! Kill!”
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The shouts and cries of killing from the front suddenly shook the heavens. The people who stayed indoors in the city were also praying silently. The Ebei Army must win!
They had finally managed to spend a few days of good life at the hands of the Hubei Northern Army, and they absolutely did not want to go back to that kind of life before.
When they learned that the war on the front was tense and there was a shortage of soldiers, many people spontaneously went to the Chenzhou government office and asked to join the army.
Zheng Shicheng had just returned from Liang Cheng when he was startled by the huge crowd outside the government office.
"We want to join the army!"
“Yes, we must defend our homeland!”
"Defend our country!"
"Defending the country"
The calls for defending the country made people's blood boil, and Zheng Shicheng almost wanted to have someone register these people.
But when he saw that there were many heroic women and ladies in the crowd, he immediately gave up the idea.
But at this time someone had already seen him, and someone shouted, "Lord Zheng is there," and the people immediately surrounded him.
"Master Zheng, please let us join the army! I used to be a butcher, so I'm not afraid of killing people, especially those bastards who want to ruin our lives. I'm really brave!"
"Yes, sir, although I am a woman, I have been practicing martial arts since I was a child. Isn't it just about going to the battlefield? Others can do it, so can I!"
"And me! I've already made arrangements for my children at home. For them, I'm willing to fight to the death!"
"And me, and me"
Zheng Shicheng was surrounded by a group of people, their spit sprayed on his face, but he couldn't get angry at all.
Look at how simple the people's wishes are! They just want to live a peaceful life. Even women are willing to take up arms to defend their homes!
"Fellow villagers, listen to me!" Zheng Shicheng pressed his hands down, trying to quiet everyone down.
Soon, everyone was looking at him.
Zheng Shicheng then said, "I know everyone wants to protect our precious peaceful days, but for now, there is no need for everyone to charge into battle. Just now, the general received news that our reinforcements will be arriving soon."
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