Qi Defang wanted to say something more to Vice General Qiao, but found that the other party had fully understood his intention.
Qi Defang couldn't help but wonder, Zhang Zhenren only said that he had some acquaintance with the deputy general of the guard station, and he was also thinking about whether he should use his sharp tongue to convince the other party.
But now the deputy general had no hesitation at all. He obviously knew everything and believed in them without reservation.
This would make things easier, but unfortunately... his throat was itchy, and he couldn't exert all the strength he had mustered. If he had known better, he shouldn't have nourished his tongue in the past two days, and it would have been better to talk more with Taoist Priest Qingling.
"Sacrifice at the imperial mausoleum is a major event. Prince Shunyang made a slight mistake..." Vice General Qiao pondered for a moment and looked at the crowd and said, "You and I are all to blame for our death."
Originally it was just the prince of Shunyang County who was lost, but now it is connected with the imperial tomb sacrifice, and everyone feels that the sky above their heads is heavier.
Lieutenant General Qiao said: "Mobilize manpower to guard the gate near Fengyang, and we must find the Prince of Shunyang County, otherwise... all of us will not have to return to camp."
At this point, Lieutenant General Qiao's face turned gloomy as if he were facing a formidable enemy: "Go and inform the Commander-in-Chief quickly, and then send a message to the left guard, left center guard, Changhuai guard, and Huaiyuan guard to let them know the situation here."
"Sir, do you want to wait until the Commander-in-Chief arrives before making a decision?"
"Now I am just sending news to a few health centers. Everyone is happy that everything is fine. Because I wasted time and something happened, whose fault is it?"
The subordinate did not dare to say anything and went to send the message immediately.
The soldiers and horses of the guard station moved forward quickly. After a while, everyone saw the light of fire in the mountains not far away.
Everyone couldn't help but stop and look.
"Where is that place? Will my father be there?" Qi Defang's voice came.
That mountain.
Vice General Qiao ordered: "What are you waiting for? Follow me immediately to see the situation."
The soldiers and horses quickly moved closer to the mountain. The village at the foot of the mountain was empty of people at this moment. Noisy sounds were heard on the mountain. These people were indeed colluding with each other.
Lieutenant General Qiao looked at the people around him. There might be rebels in the guard station, so his decision was right to let the news spread. He didn't believe that the entire Zhongdu Left-behind Department was theirs, but this time
It will also be a tough battle.
Thinking of this, Vice General Qiao looked at the Prince of Shunyang County and said, "Your Majesty, there is danger ahead. You'd better wait outside the city."
Qi Defang said righteously: "My father's life and death are unknown. As a son of man, how can he escape at this time? There are no cowards in the Qi family. The imperial mausoleum is here and we cannot let our ancestors be shamed."
After saying this, the breath that was held in my chest finally came out.
Qi Defang had a cheerful expression on his face.
Lieutenant General Qiao couldn't help but nodded. No wonder the military advisor asked the prince to come. The prince looked at people like them from the southeast, but he didn't expect that the southeast would add another help.
In this case, Vice General Qiao stopped talking nonsense, put the sword in Qi Defang's hand, and then solemnly said: "The prince of the county, I admire you."
Qi Defang couldn't help but be startled. He just said one thing. It seemed that these people really wanted him to kill the enemy together, but he... his boxing and kicking skills didn't seem to be very good.
"Walk."
Everyone continued to move forward. Qi Defang swallowed. At this time, he seemed to be unable to retreat, even though he was afraid of losing his life.
He had never been in or out of the military camp. Even when there was a war in Changzhou, he only did small things behind the scenes. For the first time... he was caught off guard... on the battlefield.
…
Xu Qing'an was a little embarrassed. After setting a few fires, he was found surrounded by people. Fortunately, he was able to escape because he was quite fast.
"The officers and soldiers are here."
The guard beside him said something, and Xu Qing'an looked down the mountain and saw a bunch of torches lighting up and slowly approaching. The government soldiers and horses approached, but the people on the mountain did not flee in panic.
They are really in the same group.
Xu Qingan said "poof", the officials and the bandits were colluding. No, they were all rebels working for that person. If my sister hadn't found out, these people would have found an opportunity to suddenly attack, and they would probably capture the nearby city very quickly.
"Soushan."
The county magistrate immediately gave the order, and the government officials immediately sent troops to the mountain in several directions.
Xu Qing'an's expression changed drastically. If this continues, he will be found in less than a quarter of an hour. These people are not easy to mess with. They are not as weak as he thought. This mountain is not that easy to hide.
Xu Qingan looked at Taoist Priest Qingling next to him: "We seem to be in danger."
Taoist Priest Qingling snorted coldly. He had said at that time not to act rashly, but these people refused to listen to him.
"There is another Aocang," Taoist priest Qingling said, "throw these firearms over there."
Xu Qing'an blinked his eyes. The Taoist priest said one thing, but in fact he was more capable of causing trouble than him.
…
Ge San walked into the mountain camp step by step. The fire was still burning. Ge San's face was gloomy and uncertain: "What on earth is going on?"
"Someone used a firearm," the subordinate reported, "and threw it on the grain and grass. We dare not neglect to put out the fire immediately, but...but still..."
The fire was blown up by the wind and immediately burned up Aocang. That was their military rations, which would be of great use in the future. If the master knew about it, he would be furious.
Ge San clenched his fists tightly, but he quickly came to his senses and burned their food and grass. Could it be that they were not Luzhou bandits? He had a vague premonition in his heart. Should he discuss it with the county magistrate?
.
Ge San was thinking about it.
"They also found your residence, opened the treasury, and stole a lot of gold and silver."
Ge San opened his eyes wide.
Just when the firearm exploded, the camp was in chaos, and someone took the opportunity to fish in troubled waters.
"Damn it," Ge San said with a ferocious look on his face, "you are so lazy."
It's not that they were slacking off, they have been here all year round and have never had anything like this happen. Even if there was a disturbance and the Yamen came to deliver a message, the unexpected attack on the camp tonight caused them to be in chaos for a while, but they soon recovered and immediately started to put out the fire.
, looking for enemies.
"They can't escape," the subordinate said, "Now with the help of the yamen's soldiers and horses, we can catch them all within an hour."
Ge San naturally knew that this would be the result, but the loss tonight was too heavy, and he might not be able to explain it to his master.
Ge San picked up the sword and wanted to kill those people with his own hands.
There was a "boom" and the sound of firearms exploding again.
The firelight reflected in Ge San's eyes, and Ge San's face was ferocious: "They are right there." Let's see how you escape this time.
Everyone is gathering not far away.
"Another troops are coming." Someone shouted.
What?
Ge San was a little surprised.
"It seems to be someone from the guardhouse."
The guardhouse was alerted.
The face of the county magistrate not far away changed drastically. Not all the soldiers and horses on the guard station were from them. If the court knew, it would be really over.
But the current situation made Ge San and the others hide...it was too late.
What on earth is going on? Why did it attract the guards?
"Hurry and report to the prefect."
As soon as the county magistrate gave the order, the people around him immediately ran down the mountain.
…
After hearing the report, Magistrate Zhao immediately got up and put on his official uniform. The county magistrate sent people here in such a panic, maybe the matter would be exposed to others.
what to do?
Now is obviously not the time.
Surround the entire Fengyang Mansion so that the news cannot get out of Fengyang Mansion.
He had to report it to his master as soon as possible, and then quickly eliminate the immediate danger. By the time everyone came to their senses, everything had disappeared.
After Magistrate Zhao left the mansion, he was going straight to the Yamen.
Just as he got on the horse, he suddenly felt a chill on his neck, and then someone pressed against his back.
When Magistrate Zhao wanted to speak, he gently moved the knife, and blood immediately spurted out.