Chapter 1844 A Night of Unrest

After the reinforcements from several other city gates arrived belatedly, they did not escape the scolding from Shang Zhifu.

The safer it is, the more dangerous Shangzhifu felt at that time. Really, if Zhu Pingan hadn't led the Zhejiang army's magical soldiers to descend from the sky, Suzhou City would have fallen into the hands of Japanese pirates 100%. His Shangzhifu would either surrender to the city or surrender .

One is to end physical life, and the other is to end political life. From now on, he will become a rat in the gutter in constant fear.

If that time really comes, I will definitely choose to vote for the city. Life is precious, but fame is even more expensive.

As a disciple of the Son of Heaven, a descendant of Confucius, how can he bear the traitor's life, and he can only die to thank the world.

You bastards, you are submissive to yourself on weekdays, you keep saying that you are obedient, and you only follow the lead of the horse, but they dare to delay the rescue when it is about their own lives. If it weren't for Zihou, their rescue would have become a funeral , it seems that Suzhou Mansion should be rectified!

After scolding the reinforcements from all walks of life, Shang Zhifu didn't bother to look at them anymore, and directly waved his hand, sending them all to Zhu Ping'an's subordinates to serve under Zhu Ping'an's command on the grounds that Zhu Ping'an was the commander-in-chief of the city defense.

Zhu Pingan was also very angry about these belated reinforcements. If they had arrived early, how could the Zhejiang Army have suffered such a huge loss, hundreds of casualties, this is the worst since the Zhejiang Army became an army!

Similarly, the defenders at the east gate of Suzhou City would not suffer such a large number of casualties. There were more than a thousand casualties:

If I hadn't been vigilant, the city of Suzhou would have fallen this time, and hundreds of thousands of people would have been ravaged by the bandits.

Thinking of this, Zhu Ping'an also arranged dirty work for these reinforcements, such as carrying stones, gold juice, etc. in annoyance.

After dinner, Zhu Pingan gathered all the civil and military officials in the city and arranged for the night to deploy defenses.

"All officers and soldiers are divided into three rounds, and they are on duty at night in rotation. Be alert to night attacks by Japanese pirates outside the city. You must be 100% energetic. Anyone who dares to neglect their duties will be severely punished, mistakenly thinking that it was unpredictable!"

"Lieutenant Zhang, you are in charge of leading people to hang silver bells on the outer side of the city wall. Once the soldiers on night shift hear the ringing of the copper bell hanging on the outer side of the city wall, they must immediately light torches and give warning. Once Japanese pirates are found climbing City walls, shoot them with bows, arrows and firecrackers immediately, and assassinate them with spears and long knives!"

"Liu Lieutenant General, you are in charge of leading people to build observation posts on the city wall. Build one every 60 meters. The observation booth does not need to be complicated, it is simple and firm and can be used. Each observation booth is equipped with six observation posts, and the two are rotated in shifts. , stay on duty in the pavilion all night, and must carefully observe every move of the Japanese pirates outside the city."

"Deputy Han will lead you to lead people to dig holes all the way to the base of the city wall and bury large vats, and bury a large vat every 300 meters to prevent Japanese pirates from digging tunnels to sneak into the city. Arrange six people on duty for each large vat in shifts, two people in one shift Take turns, and use the sound to judge whether the Japanese pirates are digging tunnels and in which direction. Once you hear a strange sound, report it to me immediately, and be ready to dig horizontal holes and go through wells at any time."

"Order other city gates to do the same."

Zhu Ping'an issued orders one after another in an orderly manner. The Shang Zhifu on the side couldn't help nodding when he heard it, and praised Zhu Ping'an in his heart. He was thorough and orderly.

As night fell, Zhu Pingan changed into the cotton armor of ordinary Zhejiang soldiers, and patrolled the city wall under the protection of Liu Dadao, Liu Mu and others.

The reason why they wear the cotton armor of ordinary Zhejiang soldiers is that they are worried that the Japanese pirates outside the city will shoot cold arrows and kill the generals in the city.

Zhu Ping'an is at ease with the Zhejiang army, but he has a hundred worries about the other defenders. He knows exactly what the guards are.

The officers above were corrupt, invaded the land of the army, and deducted food and wages. At the same time, they also privately drove the guards to farm, log, open kilns, labor and other private work. The military households were reduced to slavery, causing the guards to flee. The vacancies are serious, and the old, weak, sick and disabled are chased to fill in, so how can they have combat effectiveness.

Most of the soldiers in the guards below are dawdling, have no morale, have bad military discipline, eat, drink, prostitute and gamble, and their combat power is extremely weak.

Zhu Pingan inspected the circle and found several cases of dereliction of duty. Two people sat at the foot of the wall and fell asleep while on duty at night, three squatted at the foot of the wall to play dice, and some drank alcohol while on duty.

"First stick the army stick sixty times to make an example! If you commit the crime again, you will be executed without mercy!"

Zhu Ping'an was very angry, waved his hand, and was taken down on the spot, and first hit the military stick sixty to make an example, warning them that if they commit the crime again, they will not be forgiven.

Sixty army sticks directly beat these people to pieces, crying for their father and mother, and one person passed out on the spot and was woken up by a basin of cold water.

After Zhu Ping'an's rectification, the military discipline on the city wall suddenly improved, at least those who were on duty at night did not dare to neglect their duties.

"Zi Hou, it's late at night, go down and sleep for a while, we will leave the night duty to us."

Shang Zhifu saw that it was late at night, and Zhu Ping'an was still patrolling the city wall over and over again, so he couldn't help but said with concern.

He was afraid that Zhu Ping'an would fall, and no one would take charge of the overall situation of the city defense.

"Lord Shang, don't worry, I'm in good health. It's only for one night, and it won't be too late to rest tomorrow. As I expected, after tonight, the Japanese pirates will probably retreat." Zhu Pingan rubbed his temples slightly and smiled. said.

"The Japanese pirates will retreat after tonight?! Is Zihou sure?" Shang Zhifu was very happy with Zhu Ping'an's words.

"The Japanese pirate army just attacked the city and suffered heavy casualties. They have already declared their failure. It is inevitable for them to withdraw their troops. Now they are still staying in the city. Naturally, they are still unwilling. According to their current situation, night raids are their last resort and fantasy. Yes. As long as our people stay vigilant, see through and extinguish their night attack attempts as soon as possible, they can only abandon their illusions and retreat back to Tuolin's lair. They dare not delay, otherwise their Tuolin's lair will also be lost." Zhu Pingan said affirmatively.

"It's going to be hard work for Zihou. Tonight I will be on duty at the city wall. If you need anything, Zihou can call me at any time, and I will fully cooperate."

After hearing this, Shang Zhifu gave Zhu Ping a long bow.

"Your Excellency, please be polite, this is a matter of peace." Zhu Pingan replied.

When Zhu Ping'an and the prefect faced each other, the Japanese pirate camp under the city was in full swing preparing for the night attack.

"Matsumoto-kun, I heard that among your real Japanese there are ninjas who are good at assassination, night attack, infiltration, etc. Is there such a thing?"

Xu Hai asked a real Japanese.

"That's right, I have five ninjas under my command. They are highly skilled, and all of them are good at assassination, climbing, and night attack."

Matsumoto Takeo replied proudly.

"Go and call them, I'll be of great use." Xu Hai nodded in satisfaction after hearing this, and ordered.

"Hi!"

Matsumoto Keno bowed his head.

(end of this chapter)