In the front hall of the Holy Castle, Yang Sanniu strode towards the front in a confident manner. He raised his head and looked directly above, "Master, Yi Xiu asked me to ask you, are we leaving today?"
Ling Yun blurted out, "Let's go, tell Yi Xiu to pick a suitable time."
"Yes, Master."
After Yang Sanniu heard this, he turned around and ran out again.
In the evening, Ling Yun took advantage of the darkness and slowly left the earthen fort under the protection of many guards. No people were found gathering in front of the road or around it. Everyone could not help but breathe a sigh of relief when they saw it. However, on the hillside not far away, there were piles of rocks.
Above, there were also people holding torches and watching the team leave with their eyes fixed.
"Hey! Mr. Zhizhou, let's go!"
In the dark corner, a sigh sounded.
"Your Excellency is busy with official duties. If you don't go back, Guangxin City and other counties will not be able to operate."
"I just don't know, after this farewell, whether you will come to Tumu Fort again in the future. I sincerely hope that next time you come, our Tujia Fort will have a completely new look, stand out, and live up to the high expectations you have given us!"
When the team arrived at Qitian Ridge, Yang Sanniu came over on horseback and reported, "Master, ahead is Qitian Ridge. Beyond Qitian Ridge is Liujia Village. Our Nanyi army is waiting in Liujia Village."
Ling Yun nodded and said, "Inform them that the army is setting off!"
Yang Sanniu paused and said doubtfully, "Master, why don't you wait until dawn tomorrow before leaving?"
Ling Yun shook his head and said, "There's no need. Let's call the army and set off together. At this time, I estimate that it will be almost dawn when we reach the dock. We can then go back to Guangxin along the waterway. However, there are a large number of troops and there are few ships at the dock.
We left Shangsi City together, we took the water route and let the army take the land route."
"Yes, Master!"
Yang Sanniu paid full attention and listened carefully before accepting the order.
The team led the army to march, and the scene was huge and vast. If it had not been dark and there were no pedestrians along the way, it would have attracted countless people to watch. This is why Ling Yun was unwilling to take a break and continue walking during the day.
After greetings during the day, as soon as the army arrived, the gate of Shangsi County slowly opened. The magistrate of Shangsi County stood on the city gate, looking at the endless torches and feeling the march of the army, which was shocking.
At the city gate, a man following Chen Xingan looked at the massive army and said with emotion, "Sir, this army is really extraordinary!"
Chen Xing'an rolled his eyes at him, thinking that this guy was talking nonsense, or what?
Can the army that can capture Tumu Fort be defeated by the rabble?
If it were a mob, how could this scene have happened?
At this time, Yamen Master Yan Feizhang stepped forward, pointed to the middle of the army not far away, and whispered, "Sir, there is a carriage in the middle of the army. Do we want to get down?"
Chen Xing'an thought for a moment and understood. When he thought that Ling Yun was in the carriage, he suddenly became anxious and urged, "Quick, quick, quick... let's get out quickly, the carriage... must be Lord Zhizhou, let's go down quickly to greet him."
Saying that, without waiting for anyone else's reaction, he quickly walked down the city alone.
Upon seeing this, Yan Feizhang hurriedly followed, grabbed the torch of the soldier next to him, and reminded, "Sir, it's dark...slow down, go slower!"
When the carriage arrived at the city gate, its speed gradually slowed down. Chen Xing'an immediately stepped forward to greet the first carriage. He bowed and said in salute, "Your Majesty, Chen Xing'an, would like to greet the magistrate."
After Chen Xing'an finished speaking, he waited and waited, but did not wait for the person in the carriage to speak. Just when he was extremely depressed, a voice came from behind, "County Magistrate Chen, long time no see!"
When Chen Xing'an heard this, he looked back and was shocked to find that it was Ling Yun. Shocked, he immediately bowed to Ling Yun and said, "Master Zhizhou, you... I have seen you before!"
Ling Yun appeared from behind, surprising Chen Xing'an.
Ling Yun smiled slightly, waved his hand and said, "County Magistrate Chen, you don't need to be polite!"
Chen Xing'an paused and invited, "Sir, it's getting late now, and there are many inconveniences on the road at night. Why don't you bow down and go to Xiaguan's humble residence to rest for a while, and it won't be too late to leave again at dawn tomorrow!"
Ling Yun glanced at him and knew that he wanted to flatter him, but he refused to give him a chance and directly refused, "I understand County Magistrate Chen's intention, but my army is marching with a huge number of people and it is difficult to stop, so as not to
It’s a burden to the people.”
"This..." Chen Xing'an hesitated, obviously not wanting to waste this opportunity to hug his thigh.
Ling Yun continued, "I am well aware of County Magistrate Chen's intentions. It's a pity that I can't stay here easily. However, during this period, I have been in Shangsi County, and my ability to govern County Magistrate Chen is obvious to all.
, County Magistrate Chen should maintain a good life!"
When he received the compliment, Chen Xing'an's eyes widened, and he secretly rejoiced. He quickly responded, "Yes, yes, yes, sir, don't worry, I will... I will definitely maintain my integrity and will not let you down!"
"So good!"
Ling Yun patted his shoulder to encourage him. This move made Chen Xingan's mouth curl up with laughter.
Even if Ling Yun walked far away or even disappeared from sight, Chen Xing'an remained motionless, standing at the gate of the city, looking at the direction in which Ling Yun disappeared, giggling and waving vigorously.
Yan Feizhang glanced at him secretly, leaned close to his ear, and whispered in a low voice, "Sir, Lord Zhizhou has gone far."
Only then did Chen Xingan react.
Looking around, I found that everyone was looking at him dryly. I couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, so I coughed twice and said, "Since the Lord has left, let's go back too!"
After leaving the city gate, the team divided into two groups. Ling Yun and others took the water route, which was much faster. Before noon, the carriage stopped at the gate of the state government office.