On the way back to the county seat, County Magistrate Liu briefly asked Xiangzi about his origins.

When Xiangzi was entrusted by the monk Guangzhi to come to the Thousand Buddha Cave to deliver the letter, after recounting.

County Magistrate Liu suddenly looked up to the sky and sighed, and said to himself: "Oops! It's providential. ”

Saying that, with a somewhat excited look, Chong Xiangzi said: "Stay by my side and work, I will definitely arrange a good future for you." ”

Shoko first froze for a moment, and then smiled a little shyly.

After hesitating for a while, he muttered: "I swore in front of my father's grave that I would not do anything in the government in this life. ”

County Magistrate Liu glanced at him suspiciously and said, "Why is that?" ”

Shoko's face twitched in pain.

As if it evoked sad memories, he sighed lightly.

Then, with a gloomy face, he told the story of his father being framed to death by the government and his mother fleeing and encountering bandits.

County Magistrate Liu was silent for a long time, with a compassionate look on his face, sighed lightly, and said, "I can't see that you are also a hard-working person." ”

After a pause, he continued: "Is this government also good and bad, I promise that there will be no such thing in my government."

You better come, I'll give you a good errand. ”

Xiangzi was silent for a long time, but he still smiled miserably at County Magistrate Liu, but he was speechless.

County Magistrate Liu, who looked a little anxious, said: "Otherwise, this horse bandit will be called when he speaks, and now is the time to employ people."

Help me defend the city first, and then wait until I repel the bandits.

Even if I beg you, I can lead the people in the city to beg you. ”

Xiangzi, seeing that County Magistrate Liu looked sincere and sincere, hesitated slightly, then smiled slightly and said, "Cheng!" ”

Seeing that Xiangzi readily agreed, County Magistrate Liu's tired and haggard face finally showed a lively smile.

In Xiangzi's opinion, County Magistrate Liu should be a good official.

First, in his busy schedule, he can accompany his mother to the temple to make incense, which shows that he is a filial son;

Second, after hearing the news of the horse bandits, he was calm and decisive, thinking about how to defend the city and protect the people.

Although, I hated the people of the government when I was a child.

But for this county magistrate Liu, who has been with him for less than half a day, there is an inexplicable sense of intimacy.

This is not only because of the approachable affinity in him, but also the righteousness implied in his bones.

As soon as he entered the county office, County Magistrate Liu sent people and hurried to invite You Desheng, the commander of the garrison.

He also asked people to notify the heads of various departments to go to the conference room for a meeting.

As soon as the personnel here sat down, they saw Regiment Leader You, who broke into the compound in a hurry.

Before the person entered the door, he shouted in a loud voice: "What is the, rush to pick people!" ”

When I entered the door, everyone was blushing, and then I felt that something was wrong.

With a suspicious face, he sat silently on the seat specially reserved for him.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, County Magistrate Liu had a serious face and told everything he had encountered in the morning and the confessions he had received.

Before that, he pointed to Xiangzi and introduced it to everyone: "This is the hero who outwitted the assassin in the morning, Guo Guixiang." ”

Seeing this, Xiangzi hurriedly got up and bowed to everyone.

Head You glanced at Xiangzi and muttered disdainfully, "It's not a lie, right?" How could Ma Zhongying be so cowardly.

It's only been a few days, and Sheng Shicai has been defeated, since everyone is scattered, dare to come to make a commotion? ”

County Magistrate Liu Zhengse said: "The news is true, now those two people are in prison, and Head You can ask in person." ”

Commander You quickly rolled his eyes, tore off his military hat and scratched his head, which had no hair left, as if he was faintly aware of the seriousness of the situation.

His face gradually became solemn, and he muttered: "How can this be a whole mile, although I am a regiment commander, but there are only a few hundred people under my command, and there are no heavy weapons, how can this city be defended." ”

Listening to Captain You's words, everyone began to whisper.

His face was filled with expressions of horror and unease.

Seeing this, County Magistrate Liu knocked on the table with his hand with a sullen face, and said with a solemn expression: "Ma Zhongying, I met him once in Zhangye.

Although he claimed to be the new 36th Brigade of the Central Army, he was actually a gang of bandits.

Everywhere they went, they burned, killed, looted, raped women, and did all kinds of evil.

Think about it, if you put this group of wolf-like guys into the city, all of you here, your families, and the people in the city will face a tragic end. ”

Everyone looked at each other in horror, looking like the six gods had no master.

After being silent for a while, a bolder one suddenly stood up and said, "County Magistrate Liu! Say it! We'll listen to you. ”

For a while, everyone responded and said, "Yes! Listen to County Magistrate Liu. ”

The expression on County Magistrate Liu's face seemed to be a little lively.

His expression was a little excited, and he said: "Instead of following the people of the whole city to lose their lives and be humiliated, it is better for all the people to be soldiers and fight to the death with the horse thieves."

Maybe there is a way out. ”

Seeing that County Magistrate Liu had such determination, the crowd suddenly became angry.

Captain You also seemed to be iron-hearted, staring at his reddened eyes and shouting: "Just fight with the thief baby, don't believe it, he can grow three heads." ”

Seeing that the fire had arrived, County Magistrate Liu said to Regiment Commander You with a calm expression: "This time to defend the city, you have to take the lead."

The defense of the four doors is up to you. ”

Head You replied cheerfully: "Mo Mada! Unless they are all dead, thieves will not be able to enter the city easily. ”

County Magistrate Liu smiled at him with satisfaction, and then said to everyone: "All departments, according to their jurisdictions, mobilize the masses in pieces.

Although Ma Zhongying passed by last time, we also made some preparations.

But when the people saw that the thieves did not attack the city, they were all relieved.

It is necessary to explain to them that they are powerful, except for children under the age of fifteen and the elderly over sixty years old, all of them obey the dispatch.

Each household, unconditionally provided, materials and utensils to defend the city.

In addition, the hunters were quickly mobilized from the villages, and the young men who could make the guns could enter the city.

Regimental Commander You, Staff Officer Zhang, and Secretary Jia formed the City Defense Command to command the city's defense affairs in a unified manner.

Let's go and prepare separately, and tomorrow afternoon, all departments will report to the headquarters. ”

Everyone dispersed, and only the three people left in the conference room, County Magistrate Liu, Head You and Xiangzi.

Commander You, who seemed to be a little lacking in confidence, muttered: "I'm blowing out the cow, and if I can't keep it, I'll leave it to fate." ”

County Magistrate Liu gently patted Captain You on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry! Don't leave you alone.

I have touched the bottom, Guangquanzi, Dayou, Xindi, Changshanzi and other mountainous areas, there are many good hunters.

The combat effectiveness is no worse than the soldiers in your hands.

When the time comes, it will all be handed over to you for unified dispatch. ”

When Commander You heard that, the muscles on his face were relaxed.

County Magistrate Liu smiled at Xiangzi, turned his head and said to Head You: "During these days, Guo Guixiang will be responsible for my contact with you.

He has good skills, neat legs and feet, and does not make mistakes. ”

Head You looked at Xiangzi carefully.

Nodding approvingly, he said, "Well, there's a heroic spirit."

How? Will you be a guard for me? ”

Without waiting for Xiangzi to speak, County Magistrate Liu impatiently stopped and said, "Okay! Okay!

People have just discovered a good seedling, and before you can make it easy, you stretch out your hand very quickly. ”

Commander You smiled boredly, and said to Xiangzi, "Can you use guns?" ”

Shoko said a little shyly, "A little." ”

Head You said to County Magistrate Liu and said, "If I can't die this time, take Ma Zhongying away, and come to ask for someone." ”

County Magistrate Liu pouted at him and said, "Think beautiful!" Let's talk about the ammunition. ”

When Captain You heard this, he patted his head and said, "I was just about to talk about this."

I don't have a lot of ammunition in stock, and if I hold back enough to fight, I'm afraid I won't last three days. ”

County Magistrate Liu pondered for a while, and said with a gloomy face: "At the moment of life and death, you will turn out all your family resources and use them."

After this pass, I'll try to get it for you. ”

After a pause, he continued, "Do you have any spare rifles there?" ”

Regiment Commander You hesitated for a moment, and his sly gaze swept over County Magistrate Liu's face twice.

He said in a hurry: "Yes, I don't know if it's good or not." ”

County Magistrate Liu said thoughtfully: "The hunters transferred from the mountains, although they have good marksmanship, the guys in their hands can't do anything.

You'll have to get some good guns and give them them.

Don't worry, I'll give it back to you later. ”

Captain You, rolled his eyes a few times, and said with a smile: "This is not a match."

Anyway, people are in my hands? ”

County Magistrate Liu, as if he suddenly remembered something, said to the head of the regiment: "In addition, give this brother a good gun." ”

Captain You paused slightly.

Then he said cheerfully: "Mo Ma ride! Give him my 20-ring German handful.

Anyway, in the future, even people with guns will be mine. ”

County Magistrate Liu snorted coldly, turned his head and said to Xiangzi: "You go back to the temple and talk to Master Guanghui."

Since tomorrow, you have lived with me in the county office. ”

As he spoke, he glanced at Captain You, and then said, "You can stop by to get a gun from Commander You now, so that he won't change his mind again." ”

When the head of the regiment heard this, he pursed his lips and pointed at the county magistrate Liu as if he was unconvinced: "Look at you!" I always say that I have a small heart.

You're not like an aunt with a small heart. ”