Fantasy: After transmigrating, I effortlessly became a god.

The arrival of the Red Turban Army's vanguard cast a shadow over everyone's hearts, making it hard for them to breathe.

War is imminent.

The enemy has 150,000 troops, advancing eastward with unstoppable momentum. They don't know how long they can hold them off.

Maybe ten minutes, maybe an hour, maybe a day.

They didn't know when their lives would end.

On the city wall, Zhang Tiezhu looked at the stars in the sky, pondering why the Red Turban Army had not launched an attack today. His mind was a little confused, and he suddenly asked.

"Head镖师, are you afraid of death?"

After thinking for a long time, Zheng Qian finally replied, "According to the plan, it's unlikely that we'll die here."

Zhang Tiezhu's eyes lit up, and he became interested.

"Chief镖, what I admire most about you is your wisdom. You never fight a battle you're not sure you can win. This time, your plan is definitely going to be successful."

For the past month or so, Zheng Qian had given Zhang Tiezhu the feeling that he was omnipotent, and Zhang Tiezhu was filled with a mysterious admiration for Zheng Qian.

"You're right, but you have to remember one thing: plans can't keep up with changes. You need to have a plan for everything you do, but you also need to be prepared for change."

This time, Zhang Tiezhu fell silent. He thought for a long time before slowly speaking.

"Chief镖头, I'm actually very scared. There are still many things I want to do."

Zheng Qian immediately became interested. He wanted to hear what grand ideals Zhang Tiezhu had, so he asked.

"Oh, what do you want to do? Tell me."

"I just want to learn how to make mutton rice noodles, it's so delicious, but unfortunately the owner has already left."

Zheng Qian gritted his teeth. "I'm paying you twenty taels a month, and I'm even teaching you how to be a person and how to fight. All you want to do is learn how to make mutton rice noodles. Isn't it for opening a shop and making money? It's for eating."

Can't you have some ideals? Can't you have some ambitions? As your boss, what you said was very hurtful.

What a simpleton! I'm so disappointed in him.

"Go to sleep, you can eat anything in your dreams."

"But Chief镖头, I can't sleep."

"Close your eyes, and you'll fall asleep quickly."

To calm Zhang Tiezhu down, Zheng Qian patiently continued.

"Every region has its own unique cuisine. After this siege is over, I'll take you..."

Suddenly, snoring began. Zhang Tiezhu lay sprawled on the ground, fast asleep.

Damn it, what a complete idiot, what a fool!

You were scared but still fell asleep so quickly. Should I say you're carefree or just incredibly carefree?

Zheng Qian, who loved his own child dearly, covered him with a blanket and then got up to inspect the city wall.

They have moved into the city tower to sleep; they have been based there ever since the arrival of the thousand cavalry.

A soldier stood guard every five meters to ensure that the Red Turban Army would not launch a sneak attack.

Two hundred people filled the north gate, while another eight hundred were resting and conserving their energy.

Woohoo...

A cry came from the foot of the city. Zheng Qian followed the sound and found a young man squatting in a corner.

The moonlight was bright, but the young man was leaning against the city wall with two tall trees on either side, leaving him completely shrouded in darkness.

As Zheng Qian approached, the young man looked up, saw it was Zheng Qian, and quickly stood up.

"Inspector Zheng."

He gestured for the young man to sit down, and Zheng Qian sat cross-legged opposite him, letting the moonlight shine on him.

"why cry?"

The young man lowered his head almost to his crotch, and said, choking back tears.

"Because, because I'm afraid of dying."

Nodding, Zheng Qian gave a gentle smile. "Follow me and do it."

"Inhale, exhale, good. Inhale more forcefully to fill your chest with oxygen, and exhale more gently. Do it again, inhale, exhale."

After taking two deep breaths, the young man calmed down considerably.

"Everyone is afraid of death. You don't need to feel guilty. It's normal."

The young man's coarse linen clothes had many patches, and it was obvious that he was from a poor family. He probably didn't even know many words, so we had to guide him with the simplest language.

"People all over the country need a warm home, not only with food and clothing, but also with money, so that the elderly can have money for retirement and children can have money for education, but Wuyan Country does not have this environment now."

We are at the age where we have the strength and are not afraid of hardship. When the country is in trouble, every citizen has a responsibility. We have no reason to back down. Only by bravely standing up and fighting against the bad guys can we fight for a good life with food to eat, clothes to wear, and money to live.

The young man shook his head, then suddenly knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly, speaking urgently.

"Inspector Zheng, my family has all left. I won't take the ten times the wages anymore. Please let me out of the city to find them. Please, let me out, please."

If the explanation is too advanced, or if the reasoning is too sophisticated, he won't understand the principles of a family.

If we open the city gates now, their morale will collapse even without the Red Turban Army attacking.

Zheng Qian reached out his hand, and the young man, not understanding why, also reached out and shook it.

Hard, as hard as iron.

This was the young man's first feeling; it was as if he were holding not a hand, but hope, a support.

“I will fight on the city walls to protect you and everyone in the city. But my sword has become dull and needs sharpening; otherwise, it won't be sharp enough. I'm hungry and need someone to cook for me, because I need to be well-fed to have the strength to protect you. Would you be willing to help me?”

Seeing the young man about to speak, Zheng Qian continued, "Don't rush to answer. Think about it. The soldiers on the city wall are flesh and blood just like you. They also feel fear. You are all men. They dare to stand up there and take up arms to protect you. Shouldn't you also protect their rear? Compared to them, you are also excellent. You ensure their supplies are kept running. You are also a hero."

Brother, don't be afraid. Let's fight side by side and drive away the Red Turban Army. When the time comes, I'll pin a big red flower on your chest and put you in the first position to welcome your family home. They'll see you as a hero the moment they see you—how cool that is!

Zheng Qian stood up abruptly and pulled the young man up with him, his eyes resolute.

"Brother, I, Zheng Qian, formally invite you to participate in the defense of the city, to protect the country, and to protect Lvchang County."

Under the moonlight, Zheng Qian seemed to be draped in a layer of radiance, igniting the young man's passion.

I can be a hero too.

"Inspector Zheng, leave the rear to Wang Lisan. I guarantee there won't be any problems."

Zheng Qian nodded, pointed at Wang Lisan, and said, "You can do it."

Then, he left behind Wang Lisan's handsome back view, inspiring boundless admiration.

Back on the city wall, Zheng Qian met He Yanqiang, who was returning from his patrol. He could tell that He Yanqiang was preoccupied and didn't have much hope for the battle.

The night passed in silence. As dawn broke, the main force of the Red Turban Army appeared.

Their steps were quick but orderly, and squads of soldiers gathered neatly at the west gate.

Fifty square formations quickly assembled at the west gate, each with one thousand people, totaling fifty thousand.

Subsequently, the Red Turban Army split into two groups, converging from the South Gate and the West Gate, and even began to gather soldiers at the East Gate.

Thirty square formations gathered in front of each of the east, south, and west gates, with a total of 140,000 troops besieging the city.

Another 10,000 cavalrymen were dispersed to the southeast, west, and north directions to cut off reinforcements from Lüchang County.

A great battle is about to begin.