With the curfew order, Pingjin became even emptier.
Dark clouds covered the sky, making the night even darker. Suddenly, bean-sized raindrops poured down. The rain was cold and bone-piercing, making people feel unbearable pain.
Li Yi's words stunned everyone. No one dared to speak again, and no one had any objections. The torrential rain made everyone more clear-headed. They were now in a life-and-death situation.
Du Qingshan was the vanguard, leading the way in front. He was responsible for breaking through the city gate. Zhao Biao had already agreed to be the spy. He had to kill his way out with Li Yi and the others. If he broke through, he would be lucky. If he died, at least his family would not be dragged down by him. Although Zhao Biao was there to support him, Li Yi did not dare to be careless. After all, the most important thing was to capture the city gate.
All the families of the officials who could not face the enemy were in the middle, desperately following the brigade. The guards on both sides and at the back all had red eyes, and the steel knives in their hands were murderous. Li Yi ordered Nighthawk to be responsible for the safety of these officials 'families. His notoriety had long been known to everyone. In the face of this God of Plagues, even those who did not know what was good for them did not dare to act rashly.
Li Yi did not listen to his subordinates 'advice and insisted on bringing a team of bodyguards with Ouyang Bo to cover the rear. He didn't agree to Sun Zhiyang's conditions and put everyone in danger. He couldn't help but blame himself. He was the backbone of the Li family, the true commander of the five thousand soldiers. It didn't matter if he knew how to fight or if he had the strength to fight the enemy. What was important was the power he represented. As long as he was there, he could stabilize the morale of the soldiers and arouse the fighting spirit of the soldiers to kill the enemy.
While Hu He was arranging the defense of the city and controlling the overall situation of Ping Jin, a large group of people had already dashed toward the city gate that Zhao Biao was in charge of.
Li Yi held the sword and was so nervous that he trembled a little. The huge difference between modern and ancient times made her fall into extreme fear. She could imagine the actions, language, and state of mind of all the characters. She acted out every role she wanted to play to the fullest, making it seem real. However, she was not a general after all. She had never killed anyone and had never experienced a real war. A transmigration had inexplicably put her in an awkward situation. She could only use her wisdom, courage, and modern knowledge to resolve her crisis time and time again.
But not this time! War was a competition of real guns and bullets, a cruel melee. There was no room for falsehood.
The cold rain hit his face, making him unable to open his eyes. Beside him were his comrades who could risk their lives for the Li family. He was protected in the middle and ran desperately with the team.
There was no safe place, and no one knew when Hu He's soldiers would arrive. Cold steel blades would slash mercilessly, and sharp arrows would pierce through the hardest armor.
" Woo woo…" Suddenly, the sound of a bugle horn came from behind them. Countless torches flashed from the corners of the street. Soldiers in neat clothes waved the weapons in their hands and charged at them like a flood.
There were shouts, curses, the sound of hooves, the clashing of weapons, the sound of bodies being pierced by sharp weapons, and the sound of rain pattering.
The bodyguards in front began to rush the officials and servants who were driving slowly. Frightened women, crying children, timid officials, and trembling in fear. Without the arrogance of the rich, everyone was equal in front of the Grim Reaper. It was not because of your status or the amount of money in your pocket that you would receive any special treatment. Death was just a matter of an instant. No one would bring the dead along with them. The dead could only be left behind. Whether they would be left with a complete corpse or become meat paste for others to step on. It was unknown.
Li Yi sat on his horse and looked back. Hu He should not have received the news yet. Most of the people who caught up were infantrymen, and only a few soldiers on horseback could follow closely behind. However, a large number of cavalrymen would soon arrive to stop them. The most important thing now was to buy time. The earlier they left, the greater the chance of survival. As long as they left the city and arrived at the Ghost Forest at the border between Pingjin Prefecture and Taihe Prefecture, Hu He's men would give up. They wouldn't chase too far, as this would very likely attract the attention of the patrolling guards outside of Taihe Prefecture. They also needed time to stabilize Pingjin and formulate a good plan before they had the capital to face the crusade of Taihe Prefecture.
"Don't linger in battle. Charge, charge out!”Li Yi waved the sword in his hand and shouted.
The Nighthawk in front of them cried out in panic. The big steel knife in his hand trembled slightly, and his fire-spewing eyes stared at the servants who were the slowest to drive the carriage.
He cursed,"Damn it, hurry up!" If you dawdle any longer, I'll chop you up right now!”
The frightened crowd sped up under the Nighthawks 'curses and fled in the rain.
The vanguard, Du Qingshan, had already arrived at the city with a group of people. The soldiers guarding the city hurriedly fought. Zhao Biao brought a few confidants and sneaked to the city gate, opening it wide. Together with Du Qingshan's two-sided pincer attack, they killed their way out.
Seeing that the city gate was wide open, the fleeing people became more confident and charged out of the city with all their might.
As the sounds of fighting grew louder and louder, Bai Zhentang, who had arrived later, led more than two thousand troops and charged into the rear of the personal guards. The two sides were in a chaotic battle, and the personal guards were fighting while fleeing. The enemy was in hot pursuit. Countless steel blades flashed in the air, and people were constantly injured. People fell off their horses, and no one had the time to care if the ones who died were their comrades. They only had one thought in their hearts: to kill their way out and escort all their families out.
Li Yi held the sword in his hand, and his heart was filled with sadness. Seeing that the people around him were getting fewer and fewer, a kind of anger that he had never felt before made his heroic spirit surge.
He was like a real general, no longer hesitant or afraid. Excited blood boiled in his body. Life and death were no longer important at this moment. The heavy responsibility was everything. Victory! To him, letting the Li family and the family members who followed the Li family out alive was a victory! And he had to pay the price for his stubbornness. Sun Zhiyang had given him a chance to choose, but he couldn't take it. He could only fight with his life.
The large group of people had all escaped from Pingjin City, but the endless stream of pursuers had already surged over. In order to stall for time, the people who had brought up the rear could only stop and fight.
Fresh blood splattered in the rain, and the red water currents carved out gullies on the ground. Horseshoes crossed each other, and weapons emitted dazzling flames.
Ouyang Bo held an iron rod in his hand and danced around Li Yi. He beat up the soldiers who tried to get close to Li Yi until they were either dead or injured. Blood dyed his battle clothes red. He stood in the wind and rain like a mad god. Li Yi was his brother. Although he did not know martial arts and was sometimes cunning, he was a good official and a good person. If they were brothers, they should live and die together. If they were brothers, they should advance and retreat together.
He protected Li Yi as he roared crazily and slashed with all his might. He had a tacit understanding with the soldiers.
Li Yi looked ahead, then looked at the pursuers behind him and shouted,"Retreat!"”
All of the bodyguards slowly made a path to the side and charged out, desperately driving their horses.
Bai Zhentang's eyes were red from killing. His sinister eyes had never left Li Yi. He did not care how many people had escaped. He only cared about Li Yi. This was the best opportunity to kill him. It was the best thing to be able to kill him without sacrificing Wang Duo 'er. He really couldn't bear to give that girl away just like that. These few days, he had been thinking of ways to torment her, but he was still not satisfied. Thinking about how such a lovely beauty would have to be enjoyed under someone else's crotch in the future, his heart would also feel sour. As long as he killed Li Yi now, she would still be his exclusive property.
"Kill Li Yi! Ignore the others and kill Li Yi!" Bai Zhentang raised his saber high and shouted.
This fierce cry reached Li Yi's ears. He turned around and looked at the guy who wanted to kill him. His sinister eyes were as sharp as an eagle circling in the sky, staring at him with the pride of a victor.
"Not good, the people in front haven't reached the Ghost Forest yet!”Ouyang Bo cried out.
All the soldiers began to slow down. The large group in front had yet to pass through the Ghost Forest. They still needed some time to pass through, but the pursuers behind them were about to catch up. Stopping to fight, there weren't many personal guards left, and they probably couldn't stop all the pursuers. As long as someone charged over, the old, weak, women, and children would fall into chaos. It was impossible to organize their orderly retreat. If they did not stop to fight, the soldiers would catch up even faster. Perhaps no one would be able to escape, and all their previous efforts would be in vain.
Li Yi had looked through the situation and analyzed the current situation. It seemed that this was the only way.
He made up his mind and tightened his grip on the reins. He shouted at Ouyang Bo,"Ouyang, you take your men and go meet up with the main team. I'll take a few people and lure the pursuers away."”
Ouyang Bo said angrily, Are you crazy? You don't know martial arts, so how are you going to face the enemy? I'll lure them away, and you take your men away.”
"Stop nagging. The person they want to kill is me.”
"I'll accompany you.”
Li Yi was so angry that he clamped his horse's belly and flew into a rage,"Ouyang Bo, how dare you disobey the military order? What if they split up into two teams? One team will chase after me, and the other team will continue to chase after our people?" I told you to take your men and leave, so you can continue to cover the rear. Ouyang, I'll leave the Li family to you. Bring them out alive, bring them out alive!”
" Li Yi..." The veins on Ouyang Bo's forehead were throbbing, and tears were rolling in his eyes. He shouted Li Yi's name, but he could not say a word.
Li Yi smiled indifferently," Ouyang, you always contradict me. I will never hold it against you, but if you dare to disobey my orders this time, you will no longer be my brother. Let's go! Hurry up and leave!"
Superintendent Ouyang's tears flowed as she gritted her teeth. He rode his horse and stared at Li Yi for a long time before he choked and said,"Li Yi, I, Ouyang Bo, will always be your brother. In this life, and in the next life!"”
Li Yi nodded and smiled. He looked at the remaining soldiers who followed the Li family. They were all drenched, and blood and rain flowed down their bodies. With just a glance, the bodyguards understood what he meant. A few trusted soldiers who had nothing to worry about came to his side and looked at their fellow brothers with reluctance. They did not say anything, but it was worth a thousand words.
Li Yi turned his horse around and did not delay any longer. He led ten of his bodyguards to the side path to lure the enemy away.
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