"What's the use of talking about that now? Even if I go to open the city gate now, will you dare to leave in the dark? Don't complain, maybe the Turks won't come. Li Mu simply comforted a few words, and asked Bai Hao'er to help him raise the stove, before leaving, he didn't bring the set of guys who struck iron, first, these things are too heavy, it is inconvenient to toss, and the quality of this set sold to him by the old iron head is not very good, I planned to buy it again in Chang'an, but I didn't expect it to be useful at this time.

Li Mu explained it here, and returned to the yamen. At this time, the entrance of the yamen was already overcrowded. The officials went from house to house, and all but those who were guarding the city wall were called. Li Siwen had already changed his clothes, but he didn't dare to show his face. In the afternoon, when he closed the gates of the city and told the people that the Turks were coming, he almost caused a mutiny. Because just a few days ago, when the notice of the exiles was issued, Li Siwen also swore that the Tang Dynasty had completely defeated the Turks, and the Turks were somewhat suspected of deception when they came to attack. Li Siwen himself also felt very faceless and ashamed to see people.

Li Mu doesn't care about these things, when he says something. I didn't lie when I said those words a few days ago, Datang has indeed defeated the Turks, but who knew that Princess Yicheng could go around in such a big circle, and there would be accidents in everything. When something happens, don't complain and solve it as soon as possible.

Li Mu asked someone to move the table in the yamen hall, and he climbed on the table so that all the people could see him. By the light of the torches, Li Mu saw the faces of these people, and from their expressions, Li Mu saw hatred, numbness, confusion, fear and other emotions. Li Mu took these things in his eyes, cleared his throat, and began his mobilization in front of the station.

"Everyone should know me, my name is Li Mu, and I am the county governor of Dingxiang City. Each of you settled in Dingxiang City through my hands, and I also paid you wages to check whether your work was qualified. In the past half a month, we have seen each other every day, and we have long been no different from our neighbors. ”

"Some of you, as you should have seen, left at noon. I might as well tell you that I have received the will of His Majesty to enter Chang'an to receive the reward. And the reason why I was rewarded was that I escaped from the Turkic camp more than a month ago, sent a letter to General Li Jing, and the army took advantage of the fog to attack, defeated the Turks, and established a victory in one fell swoop. ”

"I'm not saying this here to show off my merits. I'm trying to tell you why I'm here when I'm gone. The magistrate regarded me as a brother and did not want my life to die here, so he hid it from me and did not tell me the news of the Turkic attack. This is righteousness. ”

"If you are born as a human being, if you do not speak of faith, what face will you live in the world? The county commander treats me with righteousness, and I will repay it with righteousness, so I want to come back. It was I who told you that Dingxiang City is safe, and if you are accepted here, I will be responsible for what I have said, and this is faith, so I must come back! ”

Hearing Li Mu talk about this, the people's faces were a little pale, no matter what, a person who could have escaped from the ascension to heaven has returned, even if it is schadenfreude, it can make them feel a little more comfortable.

"I can tell you frankly that the danger facing Dingxiang City this time is not a Turkic comeback. But one of Jieli's concubines, the former Princess Yicheng of Sui, gathered hundreds of people when the Turkic camp was broken, and wanted to go south by way of Dingxiang and rush to Tuyuhun. General Li Ji had already discovered their tracks, and must have sent cavalry to chase them at this time. Maybe we've caught up now, but even if we haven't, we'll be not far away. We just need to hold on to one wave of attacks and rest easy. So, please don't worry too much, as long as everyone works together, this crisis should be solved! ”

When Li Mu said this, he looked at everyone's reactions, the Tang people were fine, the Turks and the Hu people, and their expressions looked a little playful, as if they had some other thoughts.

Li Mu sneered and said, "The big war is coming, and the rewards and punishments must be clear. Ugly words are said in front, and those who disturb the morale of the army will be immediately killed. In the same way, those who have made meritorious deeds will be rewarded, and after this battle, whoever has contributed to the effort, the house in which you now live will belong to you, and you will not have to pay any more money, nor will you have to pay for it with work. This is the basic reward, if you make another meritorious service, ask for money for money, ask for land for land, and shop for shop, in a word, as long as you defend the city and contribute, there will definitely be a reward. ”

"I know that there are not a few Hu and Turkic people present. I want to tell you, don't be presumptuous. Hundreds of Turkic remnants, how much wind and waves can be set off. Although the defense of Dingxiang City is weak now, when our army arrives, it is as easy as cutting melons and vegetables to cut down these hundreds of Turkic cavalry. Besides, you have entered the Dingxiang City and are already traitors to the Turks, so you can imagine how they will treat you. Those who are at both ends of the first rat, after this battle, will be held accountable, and no one can escape! ”

Li Mu glanced at everyone with a majestic gaze: "I hope everyone will unite to overcome this difficulty in Baoding Xiangcheng." Please rest assured that I and the prefectural ordinance will appear in a place where you can see it. If the city is unfortunately broken before the reinforcements arrive, I and the county commander will die before you! ”

A hundred sentences are not as good as this last sentence. Most people think like this, the county order's life is better than mine, he has been released, what can't I let go. Everyone has the heart of conformity, and if there is one person who responds, there will be more people who respond, and soon the voice of response is connected, and the momentum is like a rainbow.

Li Mu came down from the table, and Li Siwen hurriedly greeted him and praised: "Brother Xian, your ability to fool people is much better than mine." Look at this momentum, the military heart can be used! ”

Li Mu shook his head and said, "This is all superficial, a real battlefield confrontation, these people will be defeated with one blow, and they should not be used." What we can really count on is the people on the city walls, and now I just hope that the Turks will come slowly and give them a little more time to prepare. ”

Li Siwen said: "What else do you need to prepare?" I'll open the armory, everyone will be armed, and if the Turks attack the city, we'll just do it with them at the top of the city!" ”

Li Mu was really defeated by Li Siwen's innocence, gritted his teeth and said, "What to do!" I just came in from the east gate, there are more than a dozen people on the city wall, and the four city walls add up to less than a hundred, and they are all ordinary people, and everyone is a soldier! Even if we exchange one for one, we can't change it! What is the difference between doing something like you and committing suicide! ”

Li Siwen said blankly: "Then what should I do?" ”

Li Mu took a deep breath and said, "I'll arrange it!" ”