Guangling County Ya Ertang.

Lu Zhen paced back and forth quite irritably, although he ordered the errands of the county government office, and everyone below also carried them out seriously, although there was no sound of killing on the other side of the northern city, but his heart was always uneasy.

I'm afraid that this time I will have to fall on myself if I am serious. Although it was not yet known who the invading Tartar was, Lu Jin was sure that he was here to avenge the fire that he had killed before. The feedback from the Datong Mansion has not yet arrived, but I didn't expect that the Tho Ministry had already attacked and killed under the banner of revenge.

Since this consequence was caused by himself, Lu Zhen really didn't want to hide in the county government all the time as a shrinking turtle. A manly man, there are still some responsibilities that should be shouldered. Even if you don't have the strength to fight, it's good to go to the city to wave the flag and cheer for those soldiers!

Thinking of this, Lu Jin's steps slammed suddenly, and he had made a decision in his eyes, and immediately stepped out of the door of the public house. Lin Lie, who had been guarding the door, saw his expression and actions, his face also moved, and a trace of admiration and appreciation flashed in his eyes, although he didn't say it, he already knew what his intentions were. When Lu Zhen stepped forward, he followed and walked out, and his heart was agitated.

But at this moment, Lu Jin's steps were another pause, and the body that was walking outside suddenly turned around and went inside. This abrupt turn surprised Lin Lie, making him stunned, and then he thought of something, and did not turn back with him, but just stayed in place.

Lu Zhen walked all the way, and soon passed through the moon gate behind the second hall and came directly to the back hall. At this time, Cui Mei was frowning, and looked towards the north with a worried face, although she couldn't see anything standing here, but she still looked at it with no heart.

Seeing Lu Zhen coming, Cui Mei hurriedly took her gaze back: "Master......" said and returned the blessing.

Lu Zhen replied in a low voice, his footsteps did not stop, and he came directly to the door of Chu Yunrong's room, pushed the half-closed door open, and rushed inside: "You...... Is it available? After all, there is a difference between men and women, and he did not crash into it recklessly.

Chu Yunrong inside was also obviously a little surprised, they had learned the news of the Mongol invasion before, they thought that Lu Jin had to be busy with various affairs outside, and they didn't want him to come over at this time. After a while, Fang replied: "Well, don't worry, I don't have any ...... here."

The relationship between these two is really a bit strange, nominally husband and wife, but in fact it is not like that at all, and this is only known to the two of them, and they can't explain it to outsiders. At the same time, because of the previous relationship, there were a few more unspeakable feelings between the two, which caused them to have some spiritual communication and some raw points, such as now, Lu Zhen only asked one sentence, and Chu Yunrong gave such an answer.

Lu Zhen smiled: "That's the best." You can rest assured, this Guangling City is not something that those Tartars can break if they say it. ”

"Hmm......" Chu Yunrong nodded, but there was a trace of doubt on his face, Lu Zhen would definitely not come to the back hall at this time because he wanted to comfort himself.

Sure enough, Lu Zhen then said: "I'm going to the city, you should cherish yourself." As he spoke, he turned and left.

"Huh?" A soft cry came from Chu Yunrong's mouth, because the news was so shocking that she forgot to be a little reserved, and couldn't help but take a step forward: "What are you going to do?" ”

"It's likely that things started because of me, and I'm still the county commander of this Guangling County, so I should defend the city with the soldiers!" Lu Jin's answer was very crisp and without hesitation. He glanced at Chu Yunrong deeply again, and wanted to say something, but his mouth was only slightly open, and in the end, he didn't say anything, and turned his head and left.

Chu Yunrong also wanted to say something, but he couldn't say it after all. The relationship between the two is too strange after all, and some words really don't know what to say.

Just looking at Lu Jin's departing back, Chu Yunrong's heart was moved. She has always hoped that her husband is a great husband who is daring, ambitious and capable. It's a pity that the person she married was greedy and timid, which really made her look down on her.

But now, this man who suddenly became his husband gave her this feeling at this moment - he set up the county government, fought fiercely, and killed the Tartars...... Now he will take great risks to go to the city, and if such a person is not a great husband, no one can call himself a great husband.

It's a pity that he is not his real husband after all, maybe ...... A thought that made Chu Yunrong's face warm and heartbeat suddenly flashed out, which made her heart extremely uneasy, and she didn't feel a little stupid......

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Lu Jin didn't know that his message would have such an impact on Chu Yunrong. In fact, even if he knew, he didn't have time to think about it at this time, after all, there was such a big thing in front of him, and he had to face this difficulty.

Many of the people in the county government have run home, after all, they are the pillars of the family, and now that the county is in such a situation, it is they who are the guardians of the family. Lu Zhen didn't pursue it, only took half of the dozen or so messengers who stayed behind, and hurried to Beicheng.

When Lu Zhen arrived at the place, he heard a burst of scolding from the soldiers at the head of the city, which made him feel a little weird, could it be that the two sides of the siege war at this time really want to fight to the death in front of the two armies like written in the romance novel, and then have a decisive battle?

With such doubts, Lu Zhen directly climbed the not high city wall after revealing his identity.

Seeing that Lu Xianling suddenly arrived with people, all the soldiers were stunned for a moment, and then showed a trace of respect, and they all hugged their fists and saluted him.

Although everyone already knew that the other party was really coming at Lu Jin, defending the city was a matter for them to be soldiers after all, and there was really no need for him to take such a risk to come here to help.

And Liu Yi, who got the retribution, also greeted him with respect at this time: "Why are you here under Lu County?" It's going to be a war here soon, it's too dangerous, so in my opinion, you'd better go back. ”

"Since this official is the county commander of this Guangling County, how can he avoid living in the city if such a thing happens?" Lu Zhen shook his head and said very resolutely: "You have the responsibility to defend the land, don't I have this responsibility?" I can't kill the enemy, but I can help carry something. As he spoke, as if to show that he had the strength to do so, he picked up the large bundle of bamboo arrows on the side and moved them to the battlement.

Seeing that he said so and did so, Liu Yi was not easy to drive people away. Although Lu Jin's practical use here is limited, his status as a county commander can play a role in encouraging the morale of the army.

So after a pause, he said: "Since Lu County has made up your mind, then the lower officials will not persuade much." But these things are done by the sergeants, so you won't have to do it. ”

Lu Zhen was about to say a few words, but an inopportune shout came from below: "Listen to the Ming army above, if you don't open the city and surrender, we will kill people." Now I'm counting dozens, and if I don't open the city then, they're all going to die! One—"

Listening to the deliberately prolonged number, the soldiers scolded again, Lu Zhen looked out with some confusion, and at a glance, his complexion suddenly changed.

I saw that under the city, there were more than 20 merchants in Han costumes, they were pressed to the ground, and behind them stood Mongolian soldiers with sharp blades.

"This ...... Didn't you send a message to the field before and let them hurry back to the city for refuge? Lu Zhen asked with some surprise.

A wry smile appeared on Liu Yi's cheeks: "Of course they were notified, but they delayed the time because they wanted to bring the goods, and as a result, they were all left outside." It is impossible for the gates of the city to remain open because of them, and now the gates have been sealed. After a pause, he pointed to the chaotic place in front of him and said, "Over there, there are still people who have been intercepted by the Tartar army, but I am afraid that their fate will be the same." ”

Lu Zhen sighed, these businessmen really sacrificed their lives and money, and they didn't know how to evaluate these people.

"These Tartars are so despicable, they took people and actually threatened them with their lives to make us open the city and surrender!" A sergeant on the side said in annoyance.

As soon as he said this, Lu Jin's face changed again. And Liu Yi's face also showed a trace of worry, and he glanced at Lu Zhen carefully. He knew the virtues of those civil officials in the court, and if this man actually hindered his later battle for some moral reasons, he would be a little unsure of what to do.

Lu Jin's eyes stared at the merchants under the city faintly, and only after a while did he say, "This is not a good thing. If they kill people one by one in front of us, it will be a big blow to the morale of the sergeants. ”

"Who's to say it isn't? But now I can't do anything. Seeing that Lu Zhen did not command in a disorderly manner, Liu Yi felt a little calmer, and followed the other party's words: "Now the door has been completely blocked, and even if our people can get out, it is impossible for me to send someone to take this risk, after all, our defenders have limited strength." ”

Lu Zhen nodded, but his thoughts quickly turned in his heart. Finally, he gritted his teeth and came up with a ruthless solution. Although that would cause the quick death of the merchants under the city, compared to the lives of thousands of soldiers and civilians in the city, the life and death of these twenty people was completely negligible, who told them to make the wrong decision before?

In later generations, there was a so-called train track experiment to save many people and kill one person, but in fact, those are all nonsense, put on the real battlefield, human life is not worth anything at all. Especially in times of crisis, it is all too normal to abandon some people, or even kill some people with your own hands to keep others safe.

Lu Zhen made up his mind, so he stepped forward and said to Liu Yi: "Mr. Liu, I have a way to boost the morale of my defenders!" ”