The people made up their minds not to speak, and their eyes were full of fear and resentment when they looked at Qin Yining and his party.

Obviously, their emotions were still uncontrollable, and they regarded Qin Yining and his party as lackeys of the imperial court.

Qin Yining said with a calm face: "Blowing up the imperial mausoleum, that is Lu Heng's business, originally the saint wanted to ask Lu Heng for the crime of rebellion." The Lu family originally rebelled, and what does it have to do with you when they come here to blow up the imperial mausoleum? But he was very cunning, and when he pulled all the people of the whole county into the water, he distracted the attention of the saints, this person is really too hateful! ”

Some of the people were slightly shaken when they heard this, and some were still stubborn and unmoved.

There was even more dissatisfaction with Qin Yining's statement, and said loudly: "You are a person from the imperial court, of course you speak for the imperial court, the saint doesn't care about the life or death of the people, and he is willing to repair the emperor's mausoleum with silver, and he is reluctant to give us food." Such a faint monarch, even if the imperial tomb is bombed, it is not pitiful! ”

"But how innocent you are." Qin Yining frowned bitterly, and said loudly, "Something that was not related to you originally, but I wanted to pull you into the water, you were caught, what about the person who pulled you into the water?" He's long gone! He loaded the gunpowder for you to ignite, and in the end he was clean and relaxed, and everyone was simple and simple, and he used it! ”

The people looked at each other, and they were already a little shaken.

"Look left and right, are the people who are arrested all ordinary people you know well? How many rebels are there in the Lu family? They left only a small number of people here, and the gates were guarded by those of you who were supposed to be protected. ”

Qin Yining walked a few steps towards the city gate, pointed in the direction outside the city, and said, "But do you know what you are guarding?" I just don't know that now the Tartar iron hooves outside the city have come to the city! You think that the Duke of Dingguo, who has come to kill you, is leading the soldiers of your resentful dynasty to fight bloodily, resisting the Tatar attack with their lives and blood!

"Don't they have horses and can't run away? Yes! But why didn't they run away? It's not for you, the people! And you are guarding the gates of the city, but you do not allow the soldiers and horses that protect you to enter the city, and seeing that they have no way to retreat, they can only fight to the death with the Tatars! Folks, do you think this is an act of benevolence and righteousness?

"Everyone has been a responsible person for generations! But because of Lu Heng's bewitching words, he confused the people's minds, was used by him, sat down and other unjust things, and also involved himself and his family in the rebellion, you don't care about your own life, don't you care about the evaluation of the people of Huichuan County by later generations, don't you care about the life and death of the old and young in the family!? ”

There was silence before the city gates.

Qin Yining's sonorous and powerful questioning hit their hearts like a drum.

Originally, there was still some anger, but at this time, there was only regret and despair.

"I, we ......" a man opened his mouth with a gloomy face, "I beg the princess to show me a way to live!" ”

The man knelt down with a thud.

Someone started to do it, and those who begged for mercy first because of their bad face finally lost their psychological burden and knelt down one by one. Qin Yining had a very good reputation during his time in Huichuan County, and he had done benevolent and righteous deeds under the oppression of Mrs. Lu, and he had a good reputation accumulated over the years.

Qin Yining shook his head and said: "Everyone has been deceived by words, done great rebellious things, and colluded with the rebels, haven't they also become rebels of the imperial court?" Do you know how to deal with the anti-thief court? ”

"Kill, kill the head...... someone opened his mouth tremblingly.

The scene was silent for a moment, and everyone choked in despair.

"No, we don't want to die, we're also confused for a while! Ask the princess to be merciful, beg the princess to be merciful! ”

Everyone was finally frightened, and knelt on the ground and kowtowed again and again to beg for mercy.

Looking at the people who were still unconvinced after being tied up on the city wall, because of Qin Yining's words, he finally obediently confessed, and Lu Weigui, who came closer, finally realized the power of Prince Zhongshun.

Lu Heng instigated people's hearts to achieve his goal, and Prince Zhongshun also had such a ability!

Lu Weigui's respect for Song Qin Yining increased a lot in his heart, and he came to Qin Yining's side to salute, and said in a low voice: "Princess, will you open the city gate this time, or will you order someone to go out and explore first?" ”

Qin Yining looked back and smiled, "What does Lord Lu think?" ”

Lu Weigui said: "For the sake of safety, Xia Guan feels that it is better to explore first and get in touch with Dingguo Gong." ”

"What Lord Lu said is very true." Qin Yining nodded in agreement, "Just do what you say." ”

Lu Weigui responded, and his heart was extraordinarily ironed, he guessed that Qin Yining might think the same way, but she gave him the opportunity to speak, which was equivalent to giving him the credit for quelling the rebellion here and welcoming Dingguo Gong and his party into the city. Although it is of no great use for a woman to take such credit, she does not take the road of official career. But her willingness to give up her merits is a great respect and recognition for him, and Lu Weigui is really grateful and admired.

Qin Yining arranged for Lu Weigui to do, and then looked at the people again: "Everyone get up." If you want to kill you, you have already done it on the castle tower. Why did you waste so much effort to let you come here to listen to me?

"Everyone is an ordinary person, and this time it is also an unjustified disaster, and everyone has children and old in the family, I really can't bear to see you being used like this without knowing it."

The people raised their heads and looked at Qin Yining, but they didn't dare to get up hesitantly.

Qin Yining sighed: "Everyone, please get up, I will do what I say, and I will definitely protect you in front of Dingguo Gong, but everyone must also see the current form clearly." The Tatars are now in the city. Dingguo Gong is resisting to the death! If the Tatars are allowed to set foot in the county seat of Huichuan, let's think about the consequences. ”

The people finally calmed down and realized the seriousness of the matter.

The man at the head stomped his feet and lamented regretfully: "Wrong! It's really confusing! The Tatars are just outside, and the big guy has heard about the life of the people who have been threshed by the Tatars for many years at the border, so why are they confused at this point! Will Lu Heng lower his head? ”

Everyone regretted it, and they couldn't beat their chests and feet.

Qin Yining saw that most of the goal had been achieved, and made persistent efforts: "For the sake of the family, Huichuan County must also be defended." The saint originally ordered the prince to capture the traitor, but because he was arresting Lu Heng's small group of people, he didn't send many troops. But knowing that the Tatars are coming here, the Holy Lord will definitely arrange reinforcements, and before the reinforcements arrive, I also ask all the brothers and elders to help the soldiers of Dingguo and the imperial court, this is not only an opportunity for you to make meritorious contributions, but also for the parents and children at home. ”

Speaking of this, Qin Yining curtsied his knees and bowed, "Ladies and gentlemen, the concubine is here to thank you." ”

Where have the people seen the noble ladies of the court and the time to salute the ordinary people? In addition, Qin Yining did not directly accuse them of their mistakes from the beginning to the text, and always understood that they were bewitched by others, and found a way for them to live for their crimes and meritorious service, their gratitude to Qin Yining deepened!

Everyone nodded again and again, and said loudly: "Don't worry, princess, we will definitely guard the city gate and not let the Tatars go further!"

"Yes, I will definitely help the Duke of Ding to guard the city gate!"

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Not only these people who were tied up in a string, but also the servants and the rest of the people who came when they heard the sound were all cheered up, shouting that they must guard the city gates and protect their homes.

Once people are united, the power formed is enormous. Even if Ji Zeyu has three heads and six arms, it is difficult to prevent someone from stabbing him in the back, and now Qin Yining's impassioned words have mobilized everyone's emotions, they can not care who is the emperor, they don't care about the rest of the people in the court, but they can't care about their families.

Even if they fight for their families, they will never hold Ji Zeyu back.

Qin Yining nodded again and again, and followed movingly, shouting slogans angrily and cursing Tatar.

At this time, there was a sound of shouting and shouting outside the city gate, and the city gate officials were ordered to open a gap in the city gate, and the cavalry sent by the imperial court and the three thousand battalions of soldiers and horses rushed in one by one.

The people were stunned all at once.

Qin Yining hurriedly ordered: "Hurry up and untie everyone, everyone will go to help, you must guard the city gate, and you can't let a Tatar come in alive!" ”

"That's right! We can't let the Tartars come in and harm our people! Old and young masters, copy guys! ”

The strong men went to look for things one by one, some found shovels, some took hoes, some took latches, and even brought long iron spoons for stir-frying at home, and some were very clever and used the wooden pot lid as a shield.

This group of people, who looked like a rabble, in order to defend their homeland, broke out with a fighting spirit that was more passionate than the imperial army, and they rushed up one after another, bypassing Ji Zeyu and bringing soldiers and horses to the city gate, not allowing a single Tatar to enter the city.

Ji Zeyu, like Xiao Xiao, has always been behind when he retreats in battle, and when he never escapes first, when he picks off the Tatar cavalry approaching with a knife, he turns around and rides his horse into the city, and shouts "Close the door!" Close the door! What I saw was ordinary people holding format "weapons".

These people saw Ji Zeyu riding into the door. Immediately use all your strength to push the heavy city gate.

Seeing that the Tatar cavalry was approaching, even if these crop men hadn't eaten a full meal for a long time, they were still tired and slammed the city gate shut at the last moment.

Ji Zeyu turned over and jumped off the horse, looking at these people with an expressionless face and surprise in his eyes, and the corners of his lips raised a slight arc.

Qin Yining and Lu Weigui walked quickly to the front.

Lu Weigui bowed his hand: "Lu Weigui, the magistrate of Huichuan County, Xiaguan, has seen the Duke of Dingguo." ”

Qin Yining also bent his knees and said, "I've seen the Duke of Dingguo." ”

Ji Zeyu turned around and raised his hand to signal that the two of them did not have to be polite, although their attitude was cold, it was not disgusting. He raised his horsewhip and pointed at the people, looking at Lu Weigui inquiringly.