Chapter 207: Where's My Bounty?
Soon, five days passed.
There are only five days left before the day when the imperial court line reports that the lion army will arrive in Yunhai City.
In the first few days, the officials of Yunhai City were full of confidence, and they were even really ready to fight to the death with the Lion Army.
But as the days went by, the persuasion of family members, the panic of friends, and the worry about their children began to gradually disintegrate that unwavering determination.
In the evening of Yunhai City, the procurement office Qin Feng's mansion.
"Do you really think that Qi Gongzi can lead us to defeat the almost invincible lion army?
Akbar is the god of war in the world, one of the top ten tiger generals of the Lion Empire, he is born with divine power, and no one is invincible!" Qin Feng looked at the dozen or so people in the hall with a worried expression.
These dozen or so people are all civil officials in Yunhai City, including Liu Fei.
"The old man is so old, and he can feel the determination of Qi Gongzi. One of the old men spoke.
Qin Feng shook his head, "Did he say how we should defeat the Lion Army?"
Modified arrows, conical rocks, or dozens of drawings?
You know, last time we had 6,000 men, and the Lion Legion only used 2,000 men to defeat us without any defense!
At the moment, not only do we not have the support of the Imperial Capital City, but even the city guards are only 3,000 people, so we can't fight at all!" Qin Feng had a desperate look on his face.
"Alas, what Lord Qin said is right, even if the things that Qi Gongzi transformed can be slightly helpful, they can't solve the fundamental problem of the weak combat effectiveness of the city guards!" said an official with a stomach full of meat.
"What do you think, Lord Liu? In the lobby, you were the first to stand up and talk about peace. Qin Feng looked at Liu Fei as if he was pleading.
At the moment, as long as Liu Fei can also agree with his opinion, he is sure to persuade other officials to immediately send someone to propose the conditions for peace as soon as the Lion Legion arrives.
But to Qin Feng's surprise, Liu Fei gently stroked the mustache on his mouth with his hand, and shook his head slightly, "This official has made up his mind, no matter whether the final result is successful or not, this official will support Qi Gongzi to fight with the Lion Army." ”
"Lord Qin, once the Lion Legion breaks through Yunhai City, they will be even more crazy and more vicious towards the people in the city, as well as our wives and children.
If we take the initiative to negotiate peace, maybe there will be a glimmer of life!
I don't dare to guarantee that everyone will be safe, at least our family will not have an accident, the Lion Empire is here to seek wealth!" Qin Feng said bitterly.
Although Liu Fei is only a financial officer, he is an upright person and a fair person.
It would have been difficult for such a person to survive in the officialdom, but the previous city lord Wang Shouren admired him very much, and he insisted on overriding the will of the people and promoted him to the financial officer in charge of the city's finances.
Because of Liu Fei's promotion, he brought some impartiality and outspokenness to Yunhai City, and he was supported by many officials.
"As Lord Qin said, this official did think that the city guards would not be able to fight against the brave and warlike lion army at all.
If the city guards are defeated, when the iron hooves of the lion legion step into the city of Yunhai City, the people, and even everyone, will be subjected to even more crazy and cruel revenge by the lion legion!
But Qi Gongzi's words in the lobby made the official change his mind, I feel that with Qi Gongzi, it is possible for the city guards to hold Yunhai City, and it is even possible to defeat the lion army.
If you were to ask me why, I wouldn't be able to say why, but that's what I felt in my heart. ”
Liu Fei did not hesitate in his words, and said the whole paragraph very firmly.
"Lord Liu, you..."
"Smack, smack, smack..."
Before Qin Feng finished speaking, crisp applause rang out outside the pitch-black hall.
For an instant, everyone's eyes were on the outside of the hall, which was shrouded in darkness.
Soon, a familiar figure walked into the hall, followed by two people.
"Lord Liu, you are really impressing me more and more. The words of the comer smacked of praise.
After more than a dozen civil officials in the hall saw the people coming clearly, they immediately got up and saluted respectfully: "Qi Gongzi, good!"
Qin Feng's eyes widened in surprise, he didn't know how Qi Tian knew about today's private gathering in the mansion.
The person who came was Qi Tian, and behind him was Bing Feng and the other was Sun Kui.
"Young Master Qi, below..."Qin Feng knew that Qi Tian had heard what he said, and he was going to open his mouth to explain, but Qi Tian waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to explain.
And Sun Kui, who was behind Qi Tian, glared at Qin Feng viciously.
Qi Tian looked kind, and found a vacant seat in the hall to sit down, "Everyone sit, don't stand, you're tired." ”
A few officials who agreed with Qin Feng just now flashed a little embarrassed on their faces, looked left and right, and sat down with a red face.
Qi Tian's gaze swept over everyone, giving people the feeling of having a tea party, "I know that in the lobby a few days ago, many officials were enthusiastic about what I said at that time.
However, after a few days of wives worrying and friends admonishing them, everyone's determination to fight the lion army has weakened.
But right now, we still have five days, or even less, to fight the Lion Legion, so it's too late to regret it!"
"Qi Gongzi, no matter what others do, I, Liu Fei, will definitely advance and retreat with Qi Gongzi!" Liu Fei said solemnly.
Qi Tian looked at Liu Fei's mustache, in the TV series of his previous life, ordinary treacherous and cunning people would have such a beard, but now, Liu Fei is obviously an upright and loyal person.
It seems that the TV series is not very credible.
Subsequently, several more officials stood up to express their attitude, but Qi Tian just waved his hand, signaling that everyone did not need to do this.
"You are not afraid of death, I believe that even if you have the intention of retreating now, it is because you are worried about your parents, wife and children, I can understand this.
But can you give me a chance, a chance to prove me, and I will definitely lead everyone to defeat the Lions. Qi Tian said confidently.
Qin Feng's expression was cloudy, and his eyes swept towards the back of the hall from time to time, it was obvious that he was taking into account the advice of the family members in the mansion.
"Qi Gongzi, with your words, even if I let Qin Feng die now, I have nothing to say, I just hope that you can be gracious and let the old minister's family leave Yunhai City, and the old minister is willing to eat his son and follow Qi Gongzi!" Qin Feng's tone was full of helplessness.
On the second day after Qi Tian promulgated various tasks, Uncle Nine issued a notice that any Yunhai City officials and their families were not allowed to leave Yunhai City, and those who violated the order would be beheaded.
Qi Tian lowered his head, sighed lightly, and then raised his head suddenly, his eyes flashing with a compelling essence, "No!
No matter how many people in the city go, I won't care in the slightest, but the officials and their families must not leave Yunhai City now!
Lord Qin, do you know how many people left Yunhai City today? There are only fifty-three people!
Do you know how many young people are reporting to the recruiting office today? 500 people!
Why didn't they choose to flee and choose to join the war on their own initiative?
Not only because Yunhai City is their home, but also because you people are not leaving!"
Qi Tian's words struck deeply in the hearts of every official in the hall.
The officials who had hoped for peace before bowed their heads in shame, eager to hide their heads and faces in their clothes.
"If five days ago, everyone wanted to leave in the lobby, I wouldn't stop them in the slightest, but now, absolutely not!
Lord Qin, don't blame me for being indifferent and ruthless, it's that I can't accept capricious villains!"
Qi Tian said this without leaving a clear face.
He immediately stood up and shouted, "Sun Kui, drive all the officials who agreed to the peace just now back to their respective mansions, strictly guard them, and not let anyone go."
Wait until the war is over, and then convict!
And the tasks they are performing now will be reassigned to Uncle Nine!"
Immediately, he strode out of the hall, followed by Liu Fei and a few others.
Suddenly, in the original hall, there were only a few officials left Qin Feng and others, looking at each other with shame, and even more indescribable grievances.
Qi Tian walked out of the Qin Mansion and directly boarded the wind and fire.
Xiao Xiaobing was sitting in the carriage waiting for Qi Tian at this time.
"Big brother, how's it going?" he asked with concern.
Qi Tian smiled slightly, "What else can I do? ”
Xiao Xiaobing nodded, "Just now, Uncle Nine sent someone to report that there was no movement in the mansions of other officials, and they were all very normal. ”
Just when Qi Tian gave a task to the civil and military officials of Yunhai City, he also gave Uncle Nine a task to organize a monitoring team.
It is equivalent to the Jinyi guard of the Ming Dynasty, who specializes in keeping an eye on every move and daily behavior of the civil and military officials of Yunhai City.
As long as they did the slightest wrongdoing, Qi Tian would be known immediately, and today Qin Feng was an example.
Qin Feng's actions today were already under Qi Tian's control, but he didn't know who it was.
"Well, got it, let's go to Qimen. Qi Tian said.
This time, Qi Tian went to Qin Feng's mansion and deliberately left Xiao Xiaobing in the wind and fire, and only brought Sun Kui and a thousand commanders in.
Because many people know that Xiao Xiaobing and Qi Tian have a very good personal relationship, and always letting Xiao Xiaobing do it will give people a feeling of cronyism.
However, with Sun Kui, who is not familiar with him, everyone will think that Qi Tian is fair, and the matter of fighting with the Lion Army is even more desirable to the people!
By the time the carriage arrived at Qimen, it was already late at night.
Qi Tian walked down the wind and fire and walked towards Qi Gate.
At this time, Long Wu was training the guards who had newly joined the Qi Gate.
One by one, the energetic young men waved the long knife in their hands vigorously, bringing out the sound of a knife breaking the wind.
Xiao Xiaobing's eyes lit up as he watched the slashing action of the Qimen guards!
The force of this Qimen guard is not inferior to the formally trained city guards, as if the guards are trained in the training mode of the army!
At the same time, he also understood in his heart why the Qimen guards could unify the entire Yunhai City rivers and lakes, in addition to Qi Tian and the resourcefulness of the Ninth Uncle, the ability of the Qimen guards was also very strong.
"Dragon Five. Qi Tian shouted.
Long Wu came to Qi Tian's body.
"How's the mission going?" Qi Tian asked.
"No problem, it's stronger than expected. Long Wu replied directly.
Qi Tian smiled "haha", "Can you be as strong as you behind you?"
Long Wu's eyes were helpless, ignoring Qi Tian, turning around and continuing to stare at the exercise.
Qi Tian didn't stay too long, turned around and walked out of Qi Gate, walking towards Xia Mansion.
He originally wanted to leave Xiao Xiaobing to finish eating together, but Xiao Xiaobing refused, because he still had to patrol at night.
When Qi Tian returned to the Xia Mansion, he couldn't wait to walk towards the dining room.
During this time, he returned home late every day, but no matter how late it was, there would always be a hot meal waiting for him in the dining room.
It's just that...
In addition to Xia Zhengxin tonight, there is another person, Xia Qing.
Qi Tian looked at Xia Qing's back, and said secretly, how terrible it should be for a woman who can arouse a man's lust even her back!
This is thanks to Xia Qing trapping himself in the secluded pavilion of the Xia Mansion every day, otherwise how many men would have the intention of breeding crimes, after all, which male animal can resist such a stunner in the world.
The figure of the eldest sister clearly superimposes the characteristics of the five women.
Qi Tian hurriedly gathered his thoughts and sat beside Xia Zhengxin obediently, "Father-in-law, my son-in-law is back." ”
"It's been hard work! During this time, my father feels that you have lost weight!" Xia Zheng said with a little distress.
"It's okay, after all, this is a matter for the son-in-law, besides, I also promised Xinyue and Qingxue that I must protect Yunhai City and prevent the war from burning among the people. Qi Tian said as he picked up a chicken leg.
"One more thing. Xia Zhengxin's face swelled with a little excitement.
"What?" Qi Tian said vaguely, chewing on the chicken.
"The Xia family's family members, a total of three hundred and twenty-three people, are asking for their lives today, hoping to join the team defending Yunhai City. Xia Zhengxin said.
Qi Tian was stunned, "What? They want to join the special recruitment team?"
The recruits recruited during this period were reorganized into a team and named it the "Special Recruitment Team".
Qi Tian originally thought that the number of recruits would not exceed one or two hundred, so he did not use the army and regiment as the suffix.
Who knows, after a few days, the number of special recruits is about to catch up with the city guards!
As of today, the special recruitment team has a size of 2,600 people, and Qi Tian is now worried that his weapons are running out.
"There are many who want to go directly to the recruitment office, but they are stopped by Ah Fu and say that they will decide when Tian'er comes back.
Now they are all waiting for the meaning of the day. When Xia Zhengxin said this, his words revealed a little pride.
In the past, he never expected that the son-in-law who had always thought that he would be taken care of by himself would become the master of the entire Yunhai City.
Qi Tian is now not only the officials who manage the entire Yunhai City, but also the expectations and sustenance in the hearts of all the people in the city!
Now as soon as Xia Zhengxin went out, everyone in the neighborhood and neighbors lined up with him to cast respectful glances, and his mouth was no longer polite, but sincere greetings, and occasionally a few dared to inquire about Qi Tian's current situation.
After all, Qi Tian is now related to the fate of the entire Yunhai City.
Xia Zhengxin has been more than half of his life, he has never experienced such glory, and he is desperately grateful to God, his wife, and his ancestors...
"What about the bounty you promised?" Xia Qing, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.
Qi Tian was stunned for a moment, and looked at Xia Qing a little blankly.
"You forgot?" Xia Qing's eyes became a little fierce.