County Magistrate Liu, when I heard that Ma Zhongying led a large group of men and horses out of the ancient city and came to the west, he was really nervous.

Despite the matter of defending the city, he has never relaxed.

Moreover, it has been strengthened and adjusted in several key places. The overall deployment is naturally more rigorous and orderly.

But in his heart, he is still not steady.

After all, the horse bandits came from the soldiers and horses of the ancient city, and the strength of the troops was naturally different.

Secretary Jia, seeing that he was restless, comforted him and said, "Let's do what we need to do, let it be fate."

Such a big ancient city has not been defended. We can only do our best. ”

County Magistrate Liu sighed lightly and said, "That being said, I'm still worried about the people in the city, what if you say ...... Hi! ”

Secretary Jia smiled sadly at him and said, "Do your best, let it be the fate of heaven!" ”

As he was talking, he saw Regiment Leader You break in with a sweaty face.

didn't answer, grabbed the teacup on the table and poured it into his stomach in one go.

wiped his face indiscriminately and shouted: "It's really fucking evil, Ma Zhongying, that thief baby, didn't even leave to soak urine outside the city, so he took people and horses, covered his head and went west." ”

County Magistrate Liu, the expression on his face suddenly relaxed.

Eagerly said, "Are you all gone?" ”

Captain You irritably tore off his hat, fanned himself cold, and shouted, "No, the centaurs have already passed the Red Willow Canal." ”

County Magistrate Liu said to Secretary Jia excitedly: "Come and send someone quickly, follow with a ditch, and see what the hell is the thief." ”

Secretary Jia sent a total of five people to investigate the whereabouts of the horse bandits.

And asked to come back in turn to report.

In the afternoon, the sun was just setting west.

The first person came back and said that the horse bandits had left the Liushu River and drove in the direction of Santai.

The next day, someone came back and said that the horse bandits had left Santai and kept heading west.

County Magistrate Liu, when I heard that the horse bandits were heading west, the stone in my heart finally fell to the ground.

Before, I was worried that the horse bandits would make trouble, and I was afraid that I would delay my mother's incense from the Thousand Buddha Cave.

Well, now, not only did I follow my mother's wishes, but also, unexpectedly, I met the witty Shoko.

This made him feel like he had found a treasure, and he was very excited.

Although Shoko was reluctant to work as an errand in the Yamen, as long as he could stay by his side, the rest was not important.

In the afternoon, when the sun was just turning west, County Magistrate Liu was working with Xiangzi to strengthen the defense and resolutely not let Ma Zhongying's conspiracy to resist the provincial army succeed by relying on the county seat.

The fifth group of people sent out came back breathlessly and said, "The horse bandits and the provincial army are fighting in Ziniquanzi." ”

The man who came back on the sixth day said that it had been cold all day and night, and that the horse bandits were wearing trousers, which could freeze the dog's day.

The man who came back on the seventh day said that the horse bandits had let the provincial army make dumplings and almost wiped out the whole army.

Ma Zhongying's life and death are unknown, and the rest of the people fled east.

After listening to the report, everyone rejoiced.

Commander You advocated taking people out of the city, setting up an ambush in Hongliuqu, and beating the dog severely, but was rejected by County Magistrate Liu.

He pondered a little and said, "At the moment, the situation of the other party is not very clear, according to those two people, Ma Zhongying is not dead.

Moreover, it is planned to rely on Fuyuan City to resist the provincial army.

This shows that the horse bandits still have strong combat effectiveness, and they must not underestimate the enemy.

If you rashly go out of the city to face the battle, once you can't resist, there is no way out.

Besides, our little ammunition is hanging to deal with the defense of the city, how dare we fire guns indiscriminately. ”

When the head of the regiment heard this, he smiled and said, "That's it, I also beat wolves with hemp poles, and my heart is empty." ”

Xiangzi said thoughtfully: "We can put a secret post in Liushuhezi, and if the horse bandits plan to attack the city, they may have to settle there."

Wait until you find out the truth and make a plan. ”

County Magistrate Liu nodded approvingly, and Xiangzi immediately went out to make some arrangements.

Two days later, the men sent to Willow River returned.

said that the Ma army really rested in Liushuhezi, Ma Zhongying did not die, there are still three or four thousand men and horses at the moment, and I have not heard that they are going to attack the county seat.

County Magistrate Liu pondered for a long time, and then said solemnly: "Ma Zhongying is scheming and capricious, we don't dare to be careless."

Inform the defenders of the city and be ready for battle. ”

County Magistrate Liu's head just landed on the pillow.

Liu Neng broke in in a panic and said, "There is a situation with the horse bandits, and the spies came back and said that the horse bandits were busy tying ladders and making torches, as if they were going to attack the city." ”

County Magistrate Liu rolled over and hurriedly beckoned people to the city.

The soldiers and civilians defending the city were nervous all night, but the Ma army did not move at all.

After breakfast, County Magistrate Liu was wondering, and suddenly saw the secret sentry sent to Hongliuqu, pinched a letter in his hand, and ran in in a hurry.

said that it was in Hongliuqu that he caught a person sent by Ma Zhongying to deliver a letter to County Magistrate Liu.

County Magistrate Liu opened the letter with a suspicious face, the text was very brief, but the attitude was very sincere:

Brother Liu: Recently, the army has been defeated, and I am depressed.

I admire Brother Liu's intelligence, and I sincerely ask you to ring tomorrow at noon.

The brother assured Allah that he was only reminiscent of the old days, and that he had no intention of harming him.

Please condescend to meet us. Brother: Zhong Ying

County Magistrate Liu read the letter in his hand repeatedly.

Chewing on the flavor carefully, I lost my mind for a while.

So, I sent someone to ask for Captain You.

At this moment, Xiangzi entered the door with the wind, and County Magistrate Liu yelled at him impatiently: "You can come back, you will kill people in a hurry." ”

As he spoke, he handed him the letter.

Shoko read the letter carefully and asked thoughtfully, "What do you think?" ”

County Magistrate Liu said with some hesitation: "Ma Zhongying, I met in Zhangye.

Although there is no friendship, but now people sincerely invite each other, and it is rude not to go. ”

Xiangzi scratched her head sullenly and analyzed: "Go ahead, there is a certain risk, but it may also defuse a killing;

If you don't go, not to mention the number of rudenesses, it may also provoke Ma Zhongying to attack the city with his life. ”

When County Magistrate Liu heard this, he nodded approvingly and said, "Well, I'm also thinking about it, I think this risk is worth taking." ”

As he was talking, Regiment Leader You walked into the door with an irritated face, and muttered: "It's been a night in the city, and people have just fallen asleep, so it's noisy." ”

County Magistrate Liu didn't pay attention to him, but just handed the letter over.

Captain You glanced at it hastily, grinned and scolded: "Forget it, now that he is called a brother, he must not hold back his fart in the ditch, don't pee on him!" ”

Seeing that he looked impatient, County Magistrate Liu softened his tone and said, "If you don't go, I'm afraid I'll annoy him." ”

Regiment Leader You glared at him and said, "Phew! I'm afraid of him. It's a big deal, let go of the fight. ”

County Magistrate Liu smiled gently at him and said, "Ma Zhongying is arrogant by nature, and he is angry when he is newly defeated.

Moreover, there are pursuers behind.

If you are in a hurry, I am afraid that you will have to attack the city with your life.

After the city was broken, the people in the city were threatened to force the provincial army to retreat.

At that point, there is really no way back. ”

Captain You, scratching his ears and cheeks, swirled.

muttered in his mouth: "That's what I said, but this is obviously a Hongmen banquet."

Can't we put our hands in the grinding eyes? ”

County Magistrate Liu said with a little indignation: "For the people of Yicheng, it's also worth a try!" ”

Head You sighed angrily: "Then I will pull the brothers to Hongliuqu."

If the thief plays tricks, I will lead the soldiers to rush over and fight him to the death. ”

County Magistrate Liu smiled happily and said, "You don't need to work hard for me, I'll just go alone."

If something really happens, just your little soldiers, rushing over is not enough for the horse thief to cut down. ”

At this time, Xiangzi, who had been standing silently beside him, took a step closer and said, "I'll go with you." ”

County Magistrate Liu looked at Xiangzi with surprise on his face and said, "You're not afraid? ”

Xiangzi smiled calmly and said, "You dare to go to the meeting alone, I'm afraid of something." ”

County Magistrate Liu smiled happily and said, "It seems that we really want to perform a play, and Guan Yunchang will go to the meeting alone."

However, the text of the drama needs to be changed.

Replace Zhou Cang with Zhao Zilong. ”

A burst of laughter broke the previous tension and dullness.

County Magistrate Liu, immediately let the person who sent the letter reply.

Explain that the child rings at noon and arrives on time.

Instead, he said to Regiment Commander You with a solemn expression: "The defense of the city must not be relaxed.

No matter whether I come back or not, I must take the soldiers and civilians in the city and defend the city walls. ”

Commander You, as if he was parting from life and death, patted his chest and said, "As long as my head is there, the thief baby wants to enter the city!" ”