"Leader Zhang, no, he should be called General Zhang. The situation here is critical, and my royal family and the officials of this county implore the general to preside over the war. ”

Zhang Lu looked at the head of the Wang family in front of him and the officials left in the county, and said, "Please rest assured, I am not only the Zhonglang general of the imperial court and the Xinxi Liang Army, but also the acting president of the Four Seas Merchant Gang, and I will never let them persecute everyone." ”

Zhang Lu had already discussed countermeasures with Tong Yuan and Xu Jian, and he couldn't retreat this time. Ma Tie and the others did not have many men, and they did not dare to surrender on the above table, and soon they blatantly started a war with Weiyang Jun's people.

Based on this, Tong Yuan asked Zhang Lu to preside over the situation, Xu Jian prepared for the battle, and he coordinated the overall situation behind the scenes. On the one hand, envoys were sent to negotiate peace, and on the other hand, preparations were made seriously, at least to ensure the stability of the county seat until the reinforcements from Jixian or Weiyangjun arrived.

Zhang Lu continued: "Considering that the county magistrate and the county magistrate have fled, I bothered the lord of the Wang family to preside over the specific civil affairs in the county, and the county lieutenant prepared to fight with me. ”

As soon as the county magistrate of Sanfu heard that it was Ma Teng's son Ma Tie, he quickly fled overnight, and even the county magistrate from this county disappeared overnight. At this time, the local head of the Wang family and the county lieutenant took over the specific affairs, which was naturally expected by everyone.

Zhang Lu asked the head of the Wang family to count the grain and population in the county, and the county lieutenant summoned all the armed forces.

In addition, they sent the merchant gang officers and the royal family to help control the two city gates to prevent the influx of spies and large groups of refugees.

Other arrangements will be made when the follow-up situation becomes clearer. After all, it is too difficult for a thousand light cavalry to directly attack the county town that has been prepared and guarded by experienced generals.

Soon, Zhang Lu came to see Tong Yuan with the messenger who had escaped after being injured. The envoy gave a detailed introduction to Ma Tie's words and deeds and the other party's equipment.

Seeing that their own people were injured and insulted, Tong Yuan and Zhang Lu were very angry, on the one hand, they arranged for the city medicine craftsmen to treat the messengers, and on the other hand, they actively carried out war preparation mobilization, introducing and exposing the long-term atrocities of the Ma family in the city.

At this time, the Four Seas Merchant Gang played a role, and in addition to verbal propaganda in their own places, the officers also introduced them from the perspective of life and property through the vendors and people they came into contact with on a daily basis.

In the case of the escape of the officials of Xianqin County and the busy preparation of the officials, it played a good role in supplementing and replaceing. Moreover, the merchant gang branch will not intervene in political affairs, avoiding the coveting of others and the struggle for power.

Tong Yuan and their side are also analyzing the situation and discussing countermeasures.

Tong Yuan felt a little strange, it stands to reason that Ma Teng had just asked for surrender, and now he should be waiting for the imperial court to take up and appease him. At this time, it is really unexpected to provoke the Xinxi Liang Army.

Xu Jian was also puzzled, "After hearing that this Ma Teng is a famous general and Ma Yuan, his atmosphere has not yet become so banditic, could it really be that he is coming to the lord?" ”

Zhang Lu said, "My lord, please go to the Ji County side of the county as soon as possible, this place can be guarded by me, just a thousand cavalry, it is not enough to capture this place within a month." ”

Tong Yuan shook his head and said, "Now that the information is very limited, even if the enemy is coming towards me, I should use my majesty to deter them, not retreat." ”

Zhang Lu said: "The lord wants to show his identity!" Wouldn't that be a bit risky? ”

Tong Yuan said: "Weiyangjun and I return to our hometown to worship, which is the filial piety we must fulfill as children, and it is also very clear to the imperial court and neighboring parties. That Ma Tie is arrogant on weekdays, but when he meets me, even if his father is here, he must be respected. ”

"Besides, to attack and harass me is to start a war against Weiyangjun, and to do it against Weiyangjun is to be an enemy of the imperial court and the Xiliang army. This is the wrath of heaven. ”

"Ma Teng and Han Sui originally thought that occupying Liangzhou was not good for the development of people's livelihood, and they listened to the traitors of the DPRK and China, and even plundered counties and townships to strengthen military resources. This is a human grudge. ”

"Although our army did not bring troops and horses on its side, it had the people to rely on the fortified city surrounding their homes, and there were merchant gangs from all over the world to expose the enemy everywhere and create a will to unite as one."

"And Weiyang Jun and Hu Lang'er are estimated to have already hit the road, so it's too late for Ma Tengba, how dare they make trouble directly? So we don't have to be afraid, we can show our identities and deter the group. ”

Zhang Lu and Xu Jian both admired Tong Yuan's courage. However, they discussed it for a while, and were ready to continue the attack because the enemy did not know what to do.

On the other side, Ma Tie beat the envoy of Zhang Lu, the lieutenant general of the Xinxi Liang Army, in an impulsive situation the day before.

The more he thought about it afterwards, the more uneasy he became, and he always felt that it was not worth it to provoke such a powerful opponent for money.

However, the young scribe came to his side again and suggested that for the sake of his father Ma Teng's sphere of influence, it would be best to plunder the Xianqin County royal family and a group of merchants who had colluded with Sanfu's side, and expel the power of the Xinxi Liang army.

It stands to reason that these Anding and Hanyang counties are Ma Teng's sphere of influence, and it is their fault that Dong Weitong reaches out against him, no matter what, he has to teach them a hard lesson.

Ma Tie was really brave and unscrupulous, and even listened to it, and wanted to expel Zhang Lu and make Xianqin County pay a painful price.

The next day, when Ma Tie arrived at Xianqin County, he saw the banners of General Pingbei and Marquis of Haoyang.

Tong Yuan carried the flag because he would meet Dong Bai here in half a month, and then return to the hometown of Lintao in Longxi County next to him to worship. At this time, it can be hung directly with the original flagpole in the city, which can be used to shock the Quartet.

Ma Tie was deeply shocked, saying that expulsion is one thing, and really seeing Tong Yuan's banner, how to act is another matter.

Also shocked was the Wang family's side.

"I really didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it. The young officer who communicated with me about the affairs of the dart master turned out to be the famous General Houtong of Haoyang! ”

The head of the Wang family has a lot of experience, but how could he choose to think that Tong Yuan would be in Xianqin County and have met him several times.

Wang Yi also couldn't imagine that the young man turned out to be Tong Yuan. Although she recognized at a glance today that the man under the banner was the young man she knew before, she still couldn't believe it.

The people of the city also rushed to tell each other.

"The Marquis of Haoyang is actually in the city!"

"Which Marquis of Haoyang, is it?"

"It's the Pingbei general from Longxi!"

"Don't make a noise! The Four Seas Merchant Gang told everyone the reason, and the Marquis of Haoyang specially hid his identity for your safety and brought everyone the business on Xiayang's side. ”

The officers of the Four Seas Merchant Gang were instructed to give speeches at the place where the crowd gathered, informing Tong Yuan of his kindness and hard work.

The people knew that there were such characters, and they must not be afraid of the Ma Jiajun outside the city, and they were moved by Tong Yuan's concern for this place.