frightfiction Chapter 260: Village Militia
Chapter 260: Village Militia
In the darkness of the night, the originally quiet camp suddenly sounded an alarm, awakening the sleeping soldiers. They quickly grabbed their weapons, and some even jumped on their horses, ready to fight. Lin Kunlun also sat steadily on the back of Heidian, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, vigilantly scanning the surroundings. At this moment, he couldn't tell whether the newcomers were soldiers or militiamen, but he knew that no matter what kind of enemy it was, were they ready?
Ye Cheng's reward notice was like bait thrown into the rivers and lakes, attracting many gentry who were eager for fame. They were willing to pay any price to get their children a position in this chaotic world. As a result, the local militias were like wolves smelling blood, and they all went out to get a share of the chaos.
Fortunately, Lin Kunlun had already seen through all this, and he quickly led his men to prepare for battle. They abandoned the heavy food, carried only light weapons, rode on their horses, and were ready to charge at any time. This tense atmosphere was passed on to the horses, who also felt the upcoming battle and neighed uncomfortably from time to time.
Just when the militiamen were approaching quietly, thinking they could make great military achievements, Lin Kunlun suddenly drew out the Gu Feng sword from his waist, and a roar cut through the night sky: "Brothers, charge with me!" Before he finished speaking, he lightly kicked Hei Dian in the abdomen, and Hei Dian rushed out like an arrow and rushed into the enemy group in an instant.
Tie Feng and other warriors followed closely behind, and their war horses followed like a whirlwind. These well-trained war horses and warriors were like unsheathed swords, piercing the heart of the enemy. Faced with such a charge, the militiamen were simply unable to resist. They were holding simple weapons and did not even have the most basic armor, let alone war horses. Under the fierce attack of Lin Kunlun and his men, the militiamen were scattered and could not organize an effective resistance at all.
Those who ran slower were beheaded by Lin Kunlun with one sword. In the eyes of those militiamen, Lin Kunlun was like a death god from hell, riding a black warhorse and constantly hacking and killing their people in the dark night.
Tie Feng and others followed closely behind with their team, and in an instant they broke through the encirclement formed by the militia.
"These people really don't know how to live or die! They are actually here to die!" Tie Feng couldn't figure out why these people were so bold to stop them. To those militiamen, Lin Kunlun's team was like a team of death gods. Everyone just hated their parents for not giving them two more legs, and desperately ran down the mountain.
After running for a while, you may have to find a place to rest after confirming that there are no pursuers. After all, people and horses are exhausted now. If you continue to run like this, it is likely that the whole team will be dispersed.
"Lin Shuai, what should we do next?" Tie Feng asked at this time. If they continued to move like this, the team would probably be dispersed.
"That's true! Ye Cheng used benefits to get those landlords and gentry to help them! We can't stay here for a long time, we still have to find a way to move eastward! But before that, we have to suppress those gentlemen, otherwise no one will dare to send troops to oppose us! Go to the surrounding area to inquire about the situation and see which landlord and gentry has the greatest power! And it's the one who sent the most troops this time! Let's go and borrow some food from him! Then find a way to enter Henan County.
Lin Kunlun nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with determination: "You are right, we can't stay here for long. We need to find a breakthrough point and enter Henan County. But before that, we really need to teach those militiamen a lesson and let them know that not everyone can easily provoke us."
He looked up at the starry sky, thinking about his next plan. He knew that this battle was just the beginning, and there were more challenges waiting for them. He had to act cautiously and make sure every step was safe.
"Tie Feng, lead some brothers to inquire about the situation in the surrounding area and find out the landlords and gentry who have sent the most troops this time. Remember, keep a low profile and don't cause too much commotion." Lin Kunlun whispered.
"Yes, Marshal Lin!" Tie Feng took the order and left. He disappeared into the night with a group of agile soldiers.
Lin Kunlun led the remaining soldiers to rest in the camp. They lit a bonfire, roasted dry food, and enjoyed this rare quiet time. The faces of the soldiers were filled with the joy of victory. They sat together, talked about the battle just now, and shared their achievements with each other.
Not long after, Tie Feng came back with the news he had inquired about. He told Lin Kunlun that the landlord who sent the most troops this time was a famous wealthy businessman nearby named Li Dafu. Not only was he extremely wealthy, but he was also quite powerful in the local area, and many people were in awe of him. This time, seeing that Lin Kunlun and his men were defeated, they thought that the opportunity had come. If they could defeat Lin Kunlun, or even capture him alive, they could let their children get a position. By then, their power in the local area would be even greater. They were preparing to step on Lin Kunlun and his men's heads. The other people who sent troops had the same idea.
After hearing this, Lin Kunlun smiled slightly and said, "Okay, let's go find this Li Dafu to borrow some food. However, if he knows what's good for him, it'll be fine. If he doesn't, humph!" A cold light flashed in his eyes, causing the surrounding soldiers to tremble.
At night, Lin Kunlun led his team to the outside of Li Dafu's manor. The manor was magnificent, with high walls and a large courtyard, and it looked very impressive. Lin Kunlun stood outside the door and shouted loudly: "Li Dafu, Lin Kunlun is here to visit!"
His voice was like a thunderclap, shaking the whole manor. The whole manor was surrounded by his men. In the dark, they had no torches and could not see how many people there were. They could only hear voices and horses neighing outside.
At this time, the family of Li Dafu lived in the manor. Li Dafu's ancestors had a county magistrate. Otherwise, the family would not have so many fields and properties. It's a pity that the descendants are not ambitious! They all want to live on these properties. This time, when they saw Ye Cheng's notice, they thought the opportunity had come. So they took out a lot of money to organize the servants of several other families to form a militia. They thought they could get a lot of benefits this time. Unexpectedly, Lin Kunlun found them now.
"What's going on outside!" Li Dafu was called down from the concubine's belly at this time. He didn't know what happened. He wore a thick fur coat and walked into the yard with a big belly. He looked at his housekeeper with anger. If the housekeeper didn't have a good explanation, he would break his legs.