"Say it again!"

Her heart trembled suddenly, and the little dragon girl still looked incredulous.

When she lived in Zhenze Palace in the past, she naturally heard of the cruelty and ferocity of Mongolia, and since she came to Xingyuan Mansion, she also spent half a year, thinking that her days would be peaceful day by day, and even in the future, she would grow up and become a fairy of peerless elegance, admired by everyone.

But she didn't expect that this peaceful and stable city in the past was now also touched by the Mongolian iron horse?

"Tell Master Long!" The herald lowered his head slightly, but he didn't dare to look directly into the eyes of the little dragon girl, and replied: "Just three o'clock in the morning today, a Mongolian envoy came here and issued a general order to Lord Xiao. He was asked to prepare 30,000 loads of grain, and to open the city gate and let the army enter the city for repairs! He said that the Mongol army was about to arrive at Xingyuan Mansion at one o'clock tonight. Remembering Xiao Yi's almost desperate expression at that time, the herald trembled even more, and he didn't dare to continue at all.

"So fast? And 30,000 quintals of grain?"

The silver teeth were cut, and the little dragon girl clenched the spear in her hand, her innocent gaze was rare, revealing a fierce aura.

3,000 quintals is already half a year's grain production in the Xingyuan Mansion, if it is 30,000 quintals, wouldn't it be necessary to hand over all the grain in the entire Xingyuan Mansion?

If you do this, will the entire Xingyuan Mansion still be alive?

Hearing the news, several people didn't dare to stay, and immediately returned to Xingyuan Mansion.

At this moment, the gate of the Xingyuan Mansion was tightly closed, and the vermilion painted gate was too old, and the rotten wood inside had already been exposed, and some mottled reddish-brown could be found on it, which was left by human blood.

There was no one around, and it seemed that they had fled because they knew that the entire city was about to face disaster, and now only this lonely gate was left standing here, guarding the entire Xingyuan Mansion.

A few people stood here for a long time before someone opened the door.

Driving Bai Lin under him into the city gate, when the little dragon girl saw the scene inside, she couldn't help but chuckle, and said secretly: "Why are they all closed?"

I saw that there was no trace of people on the originally lively street, and even the shops that were open overnight in the past were all closed, and the banners hanging on the doors were also put away, and they were bare like old hens who had been stripped of their feathers.

The sun is mild and the breeze is blowing.

However, Xingyuan Mansion, which was supposed to be noisy, turned into a ghost town, and there was no more people.

With a heavy heart, the little dragon girl came to the palace.

However, at this moment, the yamen, which was strictly guarded and never allowed people to gather, was surrounded by a long line.

From the gate to the street, the son supported his elderly parents, the husband protected his delicate wife, and the mother took the child who grabbed the corner of her clothes, and supported each other......

It turned out that the people who had disappeared had come here.

At this time, they all looked eagerly at the few people who had stood on the high platform that had been erected in front of the palace, and beside them were dozens of bags of grain and several large barrels full of coins.

"Don't worry, everyone, Lord Xiao said, each person will give three liters of rice, three times of money, and cloth. Today, all the treasures are opened, and everyone has a share!"

Dozens of soldiers next to him maintained order, and some people pushed small carts to transport the food and money hidden behind them, and then Xiao Yi, who was standing in front of the desk, solemnly handed the money and food to the person in front of him.

"What are you doing?" asked the little dragon girl, pouting tightly.

"As you can see, dismiss the whole city. As for the stores that have accumulated over the years in the city, it is better to give them to them than to give them to the jackals, tigers and leopards, so that they too can have a better chance of survival. Xiao Yi said with a smile.

It is like a fresh morning after the rain, and his delicate face is full of holiness and elegance, like a warm spring breeze, like a bright sunshine, which makes people feel extremely relieved just by seeing his existence.

"And what do you do?"

Choked up, the little dragon girl raised her voice suddenly, ignoring the somewhat surprised people next to her, and questioned.

Like him, even if he survives in the future, I'm afraid that he will be taken down by the court on charges of dereliction of duty.

"I—I think I'm going to die!" Xiao Yi said with a smile, but took out a scroll of holy decrees from his sleeve. Two hornless white scrolls, embroidered with dark patterns of dragons and phoenixes, were sealed with wax to prevent anyone from opening them, and they were also stamped with the seal of the middle province under the door. He handed this to Wu Qing and said, "By the way, this is the imperial court's decree for you. Because it involves confidentiality, it is difficult for me to check it. ”

"What is this?"

Before Wu Qing could take it, Xiaolongnu had already snatched the envelope containing the secret order in a flash.

Ignoring the strange looks of others, she tore it open at once, pulled out a roll of silk inside, unfolded it, and began to read the contents carefully.

"The edict said: Wenxing Yuanfu Jiangli, Tie Xin, Wuqing, and Xue Leng have repeatedly defeated the Jin soldiers, and they have meritorious service in retreating from the enemy, and they will be rewarded. However, the northland was chaotic and there were repeated conquests. I want to unify the mixed elements and raise troops to fight gold. Therefore, invite the Mongolian army to help, and if you want to live in our dynasty and destroy the Jin Dynasty together, you must not act without permission, offend the heavenly soldiers, and you must also respect the other party's requirements, treat them as father and son, and respect them as brothers. Jingkang Xue shame, the restoration of China is only in the present dynasty, I hope to be in the ranks, remember to remember, and never spoil our plan because of my own selfishness. ”

When the words fell, her beautiful eyes widened angrily, and a little fierce light was occasionally revealed, staring at Jiang Li not far away, almost treating him as an enemy.

"I didn't expect it to finally come to this time. ”

With a long breath, Wu Qing rarely showed some sadness.

After a long time, Jiang Li also woke up after being treated for his wounds, he heard the words of the herald, pulled the corners of his mouth slightly, and said with a bitter face: "Don't worry, I categorically can't accept this kind of thing." It's just that we're probably leaving?"

"Leave, what do you mean?" incredibly turned her head to look at the four people, but for the first time, the little dragon girl felt that the four people in front of her seemed to be a different person.

By her question, the four of them suddenly changed a little, Wu Qing turned his head and didn't dare to look at her questioning gaze, Xue Leng was still concentrating on repairing the bow and crossbow in his hand, Tie Xin Muran stood in place, opened his mouth to say something, but after all, it turned into a sigh, but he didn't say anything. Then, the four of them looked at each other for a moment, but they all shook their heads, and then nodded again, as if they had reached an agreement.

Trying to calm the breath in his chest, Jiang Li said slowly: "Now that you understand the situation here, we don't need to hide it." The reason why we were sent here was only to find out the reality of the Mongol army, not to protect the Xingyuan Mansion. Now that the Mongol army has arrived, our mission is almost complete. ”

"But you're in charge of the defense envoy of Xingyuan Mansion here!"

Still not believing what was in front of her, the little dragon girl scolded loudly.

"That's right, we are the defense envoys of Xingyuan Mansion. But don't you think it's too strange for just one Xingyuan Mansion to have four defense envoys? After all, it's good that other state capitals can have one defense envoy. can be more than this Xingyuan Mansion, but I am afraid that it can only be in Lin'an. Thinking about the instructions he had been sent here that day, Jiang Li only felt that his heart was full of sourness.

He can also be regarded as loyal to his duties, he has always worked hard in the army, and he is also a good hand among generals of the same level, otherwise how could he be sent here to deal with the Mongolian army?