Chapter 263: Hidden Arrows Wound People, Killing to Stop the War
Chapter 263: Hidden Arrows Wound People, Killing to Stop the War
The temperature difference between day and night in Yunnan is very large.
The nighttime mountain forest wind was freezing cold, blowing through the treetops and making waves.
The moonlight was so thin that it could barely penetrate the thick clouds, casting mottled silver light.
Lu Yunyi hid behind a tree and looked at Wushan Village in front of him through a telescope.
The village lives up to its name.
Because this place is surrounded by mountains and fog, the surrounding scenery has become hazy.
Wushan Village looms in the haze, like a mirage.
If it weren't for those few dim lights swaying in the cold wind, he might not have been able to find this place.
At this moment, the front army scout department gathered three combat teams and three reconnaissance teams, totaling 120 people.
They stopped in the forest not far from Wushan Village.
In order to avoid being discovered, they did not light a bonfire, but just rested in the night.
The soldiers made rustling sounds as they marched, and the sounds of swallowing and chewing could be heard continuously.
After a day of running, Lu Yunyi did not feel physically tired, but felt mentally exhausted because of his tense expression.
But he still stood tall and straight, staring at the village ahead.
I was thinking about how to kill the enemy at the lowest cost.
The cold wind still howled in the mountains and forests, and the fog became thicker.
After an unknown amount of time, Lu Yunyi let out a long sigh, and a plan was made in his mind.
He no longer looked at Wushan Village, but sat down where he was.
He took out the steamed buns, the sugar water and the salt water and drank them down in turn.
Finally, I took a sip of strong tea to remove the dryness in my mouth.
A quarter of an hour later, he finished eating the steamed bun in his hand.
Lu Yunyi looked around and saw that many soldiers had already rested, so he gave the order in a cold voice:
"Qin Yuanfang, Feng Yunfang, Zhang Wu, Ning Chong, follow me.
We will first clear out the people patrolling the east side.
The rest of the people got ready, and after the cleanup was complete, they formed a battle formation to attack.
If we are discovered, we will no longer hide and will charge head-on."
The selected people had cold expressions.
Soon they discovered what they had in common: they all had agile bodies, which made them suitable for assassination.
"Sir, please don't take any risks. Let us go." Feng Yunfang's face was extremely serious.
As a personal guard, nothing is more important than the safety of my superiors.
Anyone in the front army scout unit can die, except Lord Lu!
The Front Army Scouting Department has so many honors.
It’s not because the front army scouts are so powerful, but because their superiors are so powerful.
"Yes, yes, let us go, and please trust us, sir."
Someone from the gathered reconnaissance team spoke in a deep voice,
Although the world in front of me is dark, but with the faint moonlight,
Lu Yunyi could still see them nodding repeatedly, agreeing very much with what the previous person said.
But Lu Yunyi had made up his mind.
Many things cannot be discovered without going to the scene and seeing them in person.
Once the words are spoken, things change threefold.
"Okay, I've made up my mind, you guys should organize your troops and get ready in advance!
No matter what, in the end, victory or defeat will be decided by swordsmanship."
Lu Yunyi's expression did not seem as serious as before, but rather a little more relaxed.
There is a mountain village ahead, not a dense forest. With the skills of the former military scouts,
As long as we face the enemy head-on, we will surely be able to wipe them out completely.
It’s just that the terrain of the mountain village is complex, and if street fighting is involved, there will be some losses.
This is also the purpose of Lu Yunyi's trip.
Find out the terrain, eliminate the guards, block the upper and lower parts, and kill these Luchuan soldiers at the lowest cost!
"Alright, we'll go ahead and follow my orders. If there's still no movement in half an hour, we'll start the assault."
Lu Yunyi warned that if they were discovered,
They can find a place to take shelter temporarily and wait for help, and at least their lives will not be in danger.
A quarter of an hour later, the five people took off the mesh gloves and other clothes that restricted their movements.
He then covered his armor with a layer of black cloth and his face with a black mask.
Lu Yunyi stretched his body and felt as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders, feeling extremely relaxed.
He looked at Feng Yunfang, who still looked worried, and patted his belly:
"Why are you frowning so much? You're worrying too much about yourself. These people can't kill me."
After hearing this, Feng Yunfang was stunned. The worried look on his face gradually faded away, and was replaced by a weird look.
Zhang Wu and Ning Chong on the side were not worried at all.
The two joined the Front Army Scouting Division when it was first expanded to a thousand men.
I have witnessed the madness and brutality of adults on the battlefield.
The ones who should be worried are not them, but the people of Luchuan across the street.
In their eyes, these Luchuan people were far inferior to the elite troops of the Northern Yuan Dynasty.
Lu Yunyi took in their expressions, looked up at the sky, and suddenly froze.
The starry sky almost drowned him. The night was not as dark as usual, but was dotted with stars.
Seeing such a starry sky, Lu Yunyi's vision seemed to become a little empty and confused.
It turns out that it has been so many years.
The people around were stunned and also looked up at the sky.
When Lu Yunyi lowered his head, he saw that they were all looking up at the sky, slightly stunned:
"Alright, let's move forward and end the battle quickly. We still need to find Si Yuanheng's whereabouts."
"Yes!"
As night falls, the inky darkness seems to engulf everything.
The mountains and forests were completely silent, with only the occasional cry of night birds breaking the silence.
Suddenly, there was a slight noise, and the sound of weeds and dead branches being gently stroked was heard.
Five figures suddenly rushed out of the forest like ghosts.
They were dressed in tight nightgown, their faces covered with black veils, revealing only a pair of eyes flashing with determination and coldness.
The leader stood tall and straight, with steady and agile steps.
Every step seemed calculated to perfection, fast yet not chaotic and silent.
The leaves rustled slightly as they sped past, then quickly returned to silence.
Several people headed towards the Wushan Village shrouded in mist.
As the distance got closer, the hazy outline of Wushan Village gradually emerged in the night.
Lu Yunyi's eyes moved back and forth, as sharp as an eagle's.
In an instant, he could see the house directly east of them.
The three houses are arranged in an orderly manner and connected by a gravel road.
There are several dim lanterns hanging under the eaves, emitting soft and warm light.
In two of the houses, the light was particularly bright, and through the half-open windows, one could vaguely see figures of people.
Accompanied by bursts of low conversations and the woman's struggling cries.
Lu Yunyi frowned, and the five of them quickly moved into the dark shadow of the leftmost house.
Lu Yunyi looked at Qin Yuanfang, who had sharp hearing.
He nodded and put his ear against the iron wall, able to detect the thoughts in the eyes that were barely visible.
After a while, he opened his hands and made several gestures.
"There are three people in the house, two men and one woman."
A cold light flashed in Lu Yunyi's eyes, and he nodded gently.
He pointed at himself, then pointed at them, meaning:
"I'll go in and take care of them, you stay on guard outside."
Several people nodded quickly.
Lu Yunyi pulled out the dagger from the side of his calf and put the short blade back.
He looked around, and finally looked at the towering walls in front of him, and made up his mind.
Lu Yunyi raised his hand and pointed upwards.
Qin Yuanfang immediately understood, took a horse stance, put his hands together, and prepared to lift.
The others also walked away.
Lu Yunyi took two steps back, holding the dagger with both hands, his eyes sharp.
He exerted force with his right foot and rushed over like a sharp sword, dadangdaang!
The left foot stepped on Qin Yuanfang's thigh, the right foot stepped on his hand, and Qin Yuanfang successfully threw it upwards.
Lu Yunyi's body rose from the ground, and his palms slammed onto the edge of the wall!
He hung there with one hand,
He gave a thumbs up to the bottom, and then flipped up gently.
The whole action was smooth and there was no sound!
Standing here, Lu Yunyi scanned the entire Wushan Village.
Keep the terrain in mind, especially any buildings with lights on.
Feeling the cool breeze blowing gently, he looked around, searching for the person on patrol in the mountain village.
But he didn't know whether to be disappointed or happy.
There is no fixed patrol at all.
There were some guards at the gate of a house not far away.
Lu Yunyi's eyes flickered, so eye-catching,
If I'm not mistaken, that should be where General Akron is.
A smile appeared on Lu Yunyi's lips. He had found the leader among the Luchuan soldiers three times.
From this we can see that the soldiers of Luchuan are unfamiliar with battle formations, and do not quite understand the principle that the main general should not be prominent on the battlefield.
With a light snort, Lu Yunyi bowed down.
It quickly disappeared behind the wall and headed towards the main entrance.
Soon he arrived at the door. The sounds from inside became louder and louder as he got closer. There was a deliberately suppressed grin, a woman's whimpering, and the sound of flesh colliding.
Lu Yunyi understood what they were doing, but his eyes remained calm.
He looked around and at the slightly flat roof, and an idea came to his mind.
Soon, Lu Yunyi hooked his calves onto the wall and lowered his upper body.
It was hung upside down at the front door of the house, hidden from the candlelight.
Lu Yunyi exerted force on his waist and abdomen, twisting his body.
The dagger in his hand gently pierced the oilcloth at the top of the main door, and a small hole appeared.
The slightly dim candlelight in the house cast its light, and the scenery came into view.
An old wooden table occupies a corner of the room.
There were a few coarse porcelain bowls and plates scattered on the table, their edges slightly worn, showing signs of age.
There are several equally old wooden chairs next to the table.
The chair back is slightly tilted, as if it has carried countless times of sitting, lying and conversations.
On the other side of the room was a simple wooden bed.
The bed frame is made of several thick logs.
On top of it was a thin blanket with yellowed edges. Although clean, it was now full of wrinkles.
At this moment, the warm and simple layout of the house was destroyed.
A thin and slightly dark Luchuan soldier was fighting with a fair-skinned and slightly plump woman.
The woman's figure appears fragile in the interweaving of light and shadow.
Her hands were tied to the head of the bed, her eyes were full of despair and pleading,
Every struggle only resulted in more brutal treatment.
The Luchuan soldier tried to suppress his laughter, but it could not hide the cruelty and pride in it, just like the growl of a wild beast before enjoying its prey.
The sound of bodies colliding was harsh in this small room.
The woman's sobbing gradually weakened, and it seemed that she had even exhausted the strength to cry. Only intermittent gasps and weak struggles were left.
Not far away, there was another Luchuan soldier sitting on the ground.
Leaning against the bed, with mouth open and eyes closed, naked, with a look of comfort on his face.
On one side, there were scattered simple armor and two rusty long swords.
Compared to the previous pathfinders, the armor here is a little more sophisticated, and you can see the iron plates on the arm guards.
Lu Yunyi quickly adjusted his breathing, tensed his body suddenly, and flipped over.
He grabbed the eaves with one hand, lowered his body gently, and landed at the door of the room.
A tall figure was silhouetted in the dim candlelight.
Lu Yunyi stood quietly, grabbed another dagger from his left leg, and with a calm look in his eyes, he pushed it gently.
There was a slightly hesitant "creak" sound and the door opened.
Lu Yunyi's eyes released a sharpness, his figure flashed, and he rushed in in an instant!
After entering the house, the three people looked over and were stunned for a moment, as if they were unable to react.
But Lu Yunyi was prepared. Without hesitation, he waved his hands like lightning.
Two sharp daggers shone brightly in the dim candlelight.
The sound was like thunder and shot out.
The air seemed to freeze in an instant.
Immediately afterwards, two loud "bang" sounds were heard, like a heavy hammer hitting steel!
The two daggers accurately pierced the necks of the two Luchuan soldiers.
The hideous smile stopped abruptly and froze on his face, replaced by disbelief and horror.
They tried to struggle, but the spurting blood drained away their strength.
The body collapsed uncontrollably.
The blood stained the lapels of the clothes, and also stained the simple floor and bed red.
The woman witnessed this scene with disbelief and shock on her face.
Her eyes were wide open, her lips slightly parted, as if she was about to scream.
But the sound was stuck in his throat and he could only make a faint whimper.
She was trembling, her eyes moving back and forth between Lu Yunyi and the two Luchuan soldiers.
There was fear, gratitude, and some joy of surviving the disaster in his eyes.
After Lu Yunyi threw out the dagger, he did not pause at all.
With a body as swift as a cheetah, he pounced straight at the woman and covered her mouth with one hand.
As the distance shortened, Lu Yunyi was finally able to see the woman's face clearly.
He was in his thirties, rather handsome, and his face was not as fair as his body, but rather dark.
His eyes were quite big, now filled with fear, and he whimpered.
In the village, this is already the best appearance.
"I am a soldier from Dali Prefecture, don't make a sound!"
The woman was stunned. Her fear had not yet dissipated, but she was filled with anxiety and nodded repeatedly.
Instantly, tears covered his eyes, and big tears slid down his cheeks.
Lu Yunyi pulled away the Luchuan soldier who was lying on top of her, and the blood had already dyed the bed red.
It was not until this moment that the stickiness of the blood made the woman react.
There was a flash of deep fear in his eyes, and he couldn't help but shrink into the corner again.
Lu Yunyi took out a clean piece of clothing from the closet and threw it over.
"Come down first, I have something to ask you."
The woman was stunned for a moment, as if she didn't believe it. She shrank her body again.
Lu Yunyi pulled out the daggers from the necks of the two men.
He smeared it randomly on their bodies to wipe away the blood.
Seeing this, the woman hurriedly got out of bed and stood aside.
Lu Yunyi looked back and saw that she was still covering her mouth, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes:
"I know you are afraid, but we are here to wipe out these Luchuan soldiers.
The more you speak, the greater your chances of success, understand?"
The woman nodded repeatedly and took her hand off her mouth, her lips still trembling.
"Thank you so much, General, for rescuing me. Please save my husband, he has been captured."
The woman's voice was trembling, as if she remembered something.
He hurriedly lifted up the bed, took out something and handed it over, with a pleading look on his face, and even knelt down.
"Sir, this is for you. Please help me save my husband."
Lu Yunyi took a closer look and narrowed his eyes.
It was a folded note of five cents.
The paper of the treasure banknotes is slightly rough, and the edges are slightly worn due to long-term folding, revealing a sense of vicissitudes of life.
It lies quietly on the palm full of traces of time,
The denomination was not large, but it carried all the woman's begging at the moment, and it should also be all their spare money.
Tonight, Lu Yunyi's heart was moved for the first time, and a complex expression flashed in his eyes.
He felt his body and lowered his hand in disappointment. He didn't bring any money.
He took a step forward, grabbed the woman's hand, clenched it, and then pulled the woman to sit on an old wooden chair.
"Take the money and tell me everything you know. After the matter is settled smoothly, I will arrange for you to go to Dali City."
The woman nodded repeatedly
The woman's whispers and Lu Yunyi's questions could be heard from time to time.
After about a quarter of an hour, the noise in the house subsided and was only slightly increased by a few sobs.
The woman finally realized that she was saved.
She began to cry softly, her lips tightly pursed and her face showing sadness.
"Thank you, General."
"Put on your clothes and hide somewhere, not in the house.
Firewood piles, cellars, chicken coops are all fine. Don't come out if you hear any noise.
I will send someone to find you after this is over, do you understand?" Lu Yunyi tried to make his voice soft.
The woman nodded repeatedly, with gratitude on her face:
"Thank you very much, General. I have nothing to repay you for."
"Don't talk about this, just go."
Lu Yunyi flashed to the door, looked around and gently pushed it open.
The woman took one last look at him, quickly wrapped her clothes tightly, and headed towards the backyard.
Lu Yunyi blew out the candle and also flashed out.
Soon, he returned to the original wall, where the four people were still waiting, hidden in the darkness.
After Lu Yunyi returned, he said without any hesitation:
"Two hundred men, including a hundred in armor, were resting in a house at the west entrance of the village.
The leader is Akron, who is in the guarded house in the center of Wushan Village.
Now, we need to clean up the six buildings in the east of the village to make room for the rest of the work.
Well, without further ado, act quickly.
If there are hostages, do not compromise, resolve the situation quickly, and come back to gather in a quarter of an hour."
"Yes!"
(End of this chapter)