Chapter 376 Swear to live and die with Changping!
In court.

The roar continued.

In fact, Yan Shaoting didn't need to speak.

Everyone knew that they had no way out.

First of all.

The imperial court had clear regulations that all court officials had the responsibility to guard the territory.

If they abandon their land and flee, they will be punished even if the imperial court wins a great victory in the end.

Secondly, these people cannot leave, because except for Xiao Junpeng, who is an outsider, all the people in the Public Security Bureau are from Changping.

They can leave, but where can their families go?
Hide in Beijing?

Not to mention whether the capital had received the news and the army had blocked the city gates. Even if they could hide in the city, how could they be willing to hand over Changping, which had been developed with great difficulty, to the thieves?

And after seeing everyone express their opinions.

Yan Shaoting then slowly raised his hands and pressed them down.

After taking control of the situation and making the court quiet.

Yan Shaoting's expression had relaxed, and he even had a smile on his face: "In fact, Xuanfu now has the money and military supplies allocated by the court, so it can be considered strong. In addition to the troops at the pass, there is also the Yanqing Guard to assist in the defense. It's not so easy for the Mongolian thieves to break in!"

At this time, he is the backbone of Changping. Even if the Mongols really come to him, he must be as steady as a rock, so as to stabilize the hearts of people around him.

Xiao Junpeng immediately smiled and shouted, "Si Zheng, we are not afraid even if those Mongolian wolves break in. Even if we in Changping cannot match the border troops, we are still strong! The men in the militia are all good men who train all day long!"

The chief official had a smile on his face, and the chief clerk was also full of pride.

All the public security clerks present also had smiles on their faces.

Some even brandished hand knives and said, "My Dalang is also in the militia. If those wolf cubs really come over, we will cut their throats with a knife from my Dalang, and make sure that they bleed right away. There will be no return for these wolf cubs!"

As this person started speaking, everyone present began to talk at once.

Either the son of this family is in the militia, or the nephew, niece or brother of some other family is in the militia.

"I just wonder if the wolf cubs really come and we defend Changping and kill the enemy. Will the court reward us for our military merits afterwards?"

At this time, someone else brought this up.

Everyone suddenly became quiet, and all their eyes turned to Yan Shaoting.

After all, Yan Shaoting is the chief officer of the Changping Security Bureau. If the enemy invades, he will be the main general of Changping.

Yan Shaoting met everyone's gazes, immediately bowed and clasped his hands, heading towards the direction of Beijing city.

"I will stay in Changping from tonight. Regardless of whether the enemy attacks or not, I will wait until the enemy retreats before returning to the court to report. If Changping meets the enemy, I will report the merits to the emperor!"

With these words.

Everyone cheered immediately.

Xu Wei had been in Zhejiang in the past, working for Hu Zongxian.

But in the past, he had never seen such reactions and enthusiasm from the officials in Zhejiang.

He immediately said with a smile: "Regardless of whether the Mongols will invade or not, our Public Security Department must take action first. Xiao Shuli, you take people to count the treasures of the Public Security Department, and start to gather the reserve team of the militia team as soon as dawn. All members must be present, and then according to the previous plan, they will be stationed in various towns."

Xiao Junpeng immediately bowed and accepted the order.

Xu Wei added: "Starting tomorrow, all harvested grains will be transported to the granary at the foot of the mountain and heavily guarded. If any family has valuables, immediately store them in the cellars of each town and cover them with soil. Warn the people of Changping not to panic. If the enemy really attacks, we will die before them!"

Xiao Junpeng looked deeply at Xu Wei, gritted his teeth and nodded heavily.

When Yan Shaoting saw that Xu Wei had made all the arrangements, he immediately waved his hand and said, "Everyone, go get ready."

Everyone dispersed at the call, and although it was late at night, everyone was energetic and busy.

Yan Shaoting also led Xu Wei out of the yamen and to the parade ground in front.

At this moment, the braziers surrounding the training ground were already lit, and it was extremely bright.

The six hundred men of the militia under the Changping Security Bureau were all wearing armor and carrying swords, holding knives and bows, carrying crossbows and arrows, and standing silently on the training ground.

Yan Hu, the leader of the team, was wearing a round-necked, large-collared, purple-flowered willow-leaf armor, with a goose-feather knife hanging from his waist and a long spear in his right hand.

The red tassel on the spear tip fluttered in the night wind, and the steel helmet on Yan Hu's head also had a wisp of red feather attached to its tail.

What a heroic young general!
"Your Highness, please meet with the Chief Justice!"

Seeing Yan Shaoting and Xu Wei coming out of the yamen, Yan Hu immediately shook his spear and shouted angrily.

As he shouted, the six hundred militiamen behind him also spoke in unison.

"kill!"

"kill!"

"kill!"

Although these people still don't know why the Public Security Department summoned them late at night.

But the order required all of them to wear armor and carry swords and be present in full gear.

Even a fool could see that something was wrong.

This was different from what happened in the court just now, when everyone was a little worried and uneasy at first.

Every one of the militiamen on the parade ground is brave and fearless.

In fact, this is inevitable.

Even if they don't know the situation at the moment, ever since the establishment of the Changping Security Bureau, the people in their militia team have been freed from work step by step, and have been training according to military rules and stationed in the barracks all day long.

On weekdays, even during the busiest farming season, they would still train in the camp.

In a year, there are only two fixed days every month when I can go home to spend the day.

To know.

Qi Jiguang could go into battle and kill the enemy after only three months of training.

The men in the Changping Zhuangtuan Army do not eat meat, but have to stuff their stomachs with big fish and meat after daily training. They have been training for more than a year and have long been out of the concept of ordinary people.

Which of these people is not eager for a fight?

Yan Shaoting glanced at Xiao Que'er who was wearing willow-leaf armor, then smiled at the 600 militiamen present.

In this dark night.

Yan Shaoting smiled and said slowly: "There are thieves coming to attack our Changping."

Unlike other commanders or city defenders, Yan Shaoting stated the cause of the matter straight away.

Likewise, there was no opening to inspire morale.

Because in Yan Shaoting's opinion, no one is willing to give up Changping at the moment.

And the facts also told him that no one was willing to give up Changping, which was now prosperous and gaining more and more popularity.

On the school field.

As Yan Shaoting finished his words.

A gust of night wind blew by, carrying his words into the ears of everyone present.

The answer Yan Shaoting received was equally simple and powerful.

"kill!"

"kill!"

"kill!"

It was still the same powerful three-breath shout of killing.

Yan Shaoting smiled even more and raised his arm: "I won't say anything else, just one sentence..."

He tried his best to scan everyone's face.

"You can get promoted today!"

"If the enemy dares to attack, we, the men of Changping, will make sure they never return, and all this will be due to our advancement!" What about defending the country?

There is no need to say that home is right under your feet.

This is the consensus of everyone in Changping at the moment.

In order to protect this consensus, no one will back down.

On the contrary, it is more attractive to maintain troops for a thousand days, use them for a moment, and gain promotion.

On the school field.

Everyone's eyes began to turn red and bloodshot.

"The thief has come but never returned!"

"There is no return!"

"There is no return!"

Three more sounds.

Yan Hu turned around and raised his hand, lowered his voice, then walked in front of Yan Shaoting with his head held high.

"Chief, I wonder if the reserve team of the Changping Public Security Department's militia team should be called up for battle?"

Yan Shaoting nodded.

Xu Wei hurriedly explained, "It's late at night now, so it's not easy to start a war. Tomorrow morning, the Public Security Department will send a message to all places to summon all the reserve members of the militia."

Yan Hu nodded and said, "Then we will follow the plan we made in the past. The 600 militiamen will be the core, and 300 will be the main force of the central army to support various places. The remaining 300 people will each lead 20 people to form a formation to meet the enemy or defend various places."

Yan Shaoting looked at Xiao Que'er, but there was still some worry in his eyes: "If... I can ask Zhu Qi, the captain of the Jinyiwei, to lead the army."

He was a little worried about his younger brother Xiao Que'er, as he was still young and had no experience in military battles. If the Mongols really crossed the Great Wall and broke in, he would not be able to hold on due to his lack of experience.

Yan Hu frowned, holding his spear with both hands and clasping his fists: "Please rest assured, I will defend Changping to the death and will never fail!"

Yan Shaoting wanted to say something, but Xu Wei had already stepped forward.

Xu Wei walked up to Yan Hu, patted his chest armor with his hand, and said with a smile: "Young General will surely become a great general in the future of our dynasty who commands thousands of troops! There is no enemy tonight, but we cannot slack off. Please send half of your troops to guard the defense line of Changping and Juyongguan, and the other half to return to the camp to rest, and make comprehensive arrangements tomorrow."

Seeing that Xu Wei did not dissuade him, Yan Hu smiled and nodded heavily. Then he turned to face the militia team on the parade ground and began to make arrangements.

Yan Shaoting looked at Xu Wei with dissatisfaction.

Xu Wei smiled slightly.

He naturally knew what Yan Shaoting was dissatisfied with.

Xu Wei smiled and said, "You don't have to worry so much, you and I are in Changping and we can't go anywhere. You will be fine as long as you lead the troops."

Yan Shaoting looked at Xiao Que'er who had already started to lead the team towards Juyong Pass, but his face was still full of worry: "Grandpa and father both hope that he can study, but he is not a good student. How can my family really produce a general?"

Xu Wei, however, still had a smile on his face as he turned around and looked in the direction of Juyongguan where Yan Hu and his men were heading.

He smiled meaningfully: "Isn't this a perfect opportunity? In this situation, there is no room for idle talk."

Yan Shaoting snorted: "Mr. Wenchang seems to want to see the Mongols rush into the pass."

Xu Wei glanced at Yan Shaoting and said, "How could you not want to do this, my dear?"

Yan Shaoting, whose thoughts were guessed, snorted twice in displeasure but said nothing more.

As Xu Wei said.

He really hoped that the Mongols would invade, so that his early plan could be fully implemented and his plan to plot against the Jin Party could continue.

Although it is a bit cruel to say this.

but……

No buts!
Yan Shaoting's eyes gradually became sharper.

He looked at Xu Wei and whispered, "How many artillery pieces are there in stock at the forge?"

Xu Wei's eyebrows jumped suddenly: "My dear, are you talking about the batch of improved artillery?"

Yan Shaoting nodded.

Xu Wei thought for a moment: "There are still thirty guns, equipped with 600 rounds of ammunition, but these..."

Yan Shaoting waved his hand and said, "The Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War have archives. Although it is to verify the artillery, according to the rules, the Ministry of War cannot use it. But if there is really an enemy attack, it is okay to borrow it to defend the territory. If there is anything, I will explain it to the emperor afterwards."

Hearing this, Xu Wei finally relaxed: "Then I will send someone to the forge to transport the artillery out now?"

Yan Shaoting nodded.

In fact, the reason why he was calm was not only because of the morale of the people in Changping, but also because no one was willing to abandon Changping. If the enemy invaded, everyone would stand up to defend it.

These are the dozens of improved cannons in the forge.

These artillery pieces were specially arranged by him in order to boost the economy of Changping after he took over the military supply business.

If the improved artillery is indeed better and he controls the military supplies, he can completely push the court to carry out a wave of firearms upgrades.

"Take them all to the mountain. When the trees were planted there, a cannon array was left. If it's not enough, I'll bring people to dig some more out tomorrow."

Yan Shaoting remembered the fire suppression and quickly added another sentence.

Xu Wei immediately put on a smile.

"After learning about the urgent delivery from Xuanfu, I had the mountain rebuilt. Tomorrow, we just need to pull up the cannons. It just happens that the mountain faces the side of Yanshan Mountain."

Seeing that Xu Wei had even arranged this matter, Yan Shaoting couldn't help but look at Xu Wei with a strange look.

After a while.

He then said jokingly: "Mr. Wenchang has no worries now."

He was talking about the fact that Xu Wei was in front of him just now, pretending to be worried whether his use of artillery would violate the court rules.

Xu Wei rarely smiled: "Sir, you have a broad vision, so I will naturally make some improvements to your grand plan to make it perfect."

Yan Shaoting has already turned his attention towards Beijing.

He sighed slightly: "I'm afraid that the Beijing troops have already entered the city for garrison."

Even if we don’t mention the old Taoist priest’s life-saving nature.

Even the so-called dignitaries in the court would certainly risk their lives to force all the Beijing troops to enter the city after hearing the news. The gates of Beijing would be closed tightly until the enemy troops on the front line retreated.

At this moment.

Yan Shaoting suddenly raised his eyebrows and looked sideways at Xu Wei.

"Prince Yu!"

"We must quickly arrange personnel to escort Prince Yu back to the city!"

Yan Shaoting, who had not shown any nervousness all night, now looked anxious for a rare moment.

If the Mongols really invaded, and if something really happened to Zhu Zaigui, it would be a big deal!
But that was at this time.

A figure in the distance, accompanied by a servant boy holding a lantern, was already walking over.

From far to near.

The face of Prince Yu Zhu Zaigui was also exposed in front of Yan Shaoting and Xu Wei.

Zhu Zaigui was seen smiling.

"The Public Security Department is in a big fuss tonight, but what happened?"

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"Ming History·Chronicle·Volume 1563" On the th day of the first month of the nd year of Jiajing (), Altan invaded Xuanfu and plundered Longqing to the south.

"Ming Shilu·Shilu of Emperor Shenzong·Volume 517" The enemy had 5,000 cavalrymen, invaded the Dishui Cliff in Xuanfu, and went south from the Heimaling Ridge. They defeated the Lieutenant General Song Lan, the guerrilla Ma Jin and others, and then plundered Longqing, Yongning and other places, stationed in the East and West Hongshan to spy on the forks in the road. The former Datong general fought hard with the official Liu Han, and the bandits then went west, advanced from Liugou to occupy Hupizhai, and attacked Zhangjiabao but failed. They fled when there was a heavy snow, and they went in and out for seven days.

This year, the Mongols did invade and plunder the interior of the country from the south, but the events and their specific content were modified for the sake of the plot.

(End of this chapter)