Lin Jue thought for a while and said: "Well, if Commander Wu really thinks so, then we will find a way. Commander Wu may be able to find a way to get the seal of Prefect Liu, even if it is... forging one.
It is also possible to send a document requesting rescue. We will send troops to rescue immediately. But I don’t know if you are willing to do so."
Wu Yongbo said in astonishment: "Forging official documents? This is a capital crime. Besides, we may be able to get the magistrate's seal, but how can we forge Magistrate Liu's handwriting? I don't have the ability."
Lin Jue pondered for a moment and said: "Indeed, I took it for granted that this plan will not work. But if Commander Wu thinks that my words are somewhat credible, we might as well try harder. I will stay in Xingren Mansion tonight
, Commander Wu came to take me into the city after dark. We will go to see Magistrate Liu tonight to persuade him again. Maybe Magistrate Liu will change his mind. If it still doesn’t work, we are thinking of other ways. In short, for Xingren
In order to put the safety of the government in order to counter the overall rebellion, we must do our best. What do you think, Commander Wu?"
Wu Yongbo thought for a while and nodded: "Just listen to Mr. Lin, I still need to persuade him. Maybe Mr. Lin will tell Magistrate Liu what he just said to me, and he will change his mind. Mr. Liu... is a good person, but...
…a little bit too self-willed.”
Lin Jue nodded and said: "Yes, then we have made an agreement. After the sun sets, I will come back and say goodbye."
The two of them said goodbye, Wu Yongbo mounted his horse and left, and Lin Jue also returned to the team. The team moved forward and headed towards Wanting along the road. After traveling for more than ten miles, Lin Jue stopped his horse.
"Uncle, I have to go back to Xingren Mansion." Lin Jue said.
"Go back? What are you going back for? Aren't you mad at Liu Mengyuan? This guy is already determined to wait for Guo Xu to save him. What are you going back for? Let's discuss the countermeasures again when we go back. Where should we defend and block the attack again?
Teach the bandits to move westward. I'm almost dying, we don't have much time." Guo Kun said anxiously.
Lin Jue smiled and said: "Brother, don't worry. After you return to Wanting, prepare for the departure of the army. You will go to Xingren Mansion tonight to prepare for tomorrow's defense of the city."
Guo Kun said in astonishment: "How can you say this? Liu Mengyuan did not say that he wanted to ask us for help, nor did he agree with us to march to Xingren Mansion to defend the city. Could it be that Commander Wu just told you that Liu Mengyuan changed his tune?"
Lin Jue shook his head and said: "That's not true, but I went back to persuade Magistrate Liu again. I believe I can convince him. Brother, be prepared and wait for the official document."
Guo Kun was even more surprised and said: "You can convince him? Then why didn't you convince him just now? Are you kidding? That guy has a bad attitude and is stubborn. I don't believe you can convince him. Don't waste your efforts and talk in vain.
I said, let's go back and think of a solution and how to take the next step. This Xingren Mansion will be destroyed in a few days, and we can't afford to waste time."
Lin Jue smiled and said: "Brother, don't you believe me? If I say I can convince him, I will definitely convince him. When have I ever spoken big words in front of you? Believe me and do what I say. Go back and assemble the army to prepare for departure.
Even if it is a battle to defend the city, it is still a fierce battle, so more mobilization and encouragement are needed."
Guo Kun was even more confused. He didn't know why Lin Jue was so confident that he could convince Liu Mengyuan. Today, that guy has said everything, what else can he do? However, his brother-in-law cannot be judged by common sense. His methods are his own.
It's not that I haven't seen it before. Whether it succeeds or fails, it doesn't matter if you try it once. If you really convince Liu Mengyuan, that would be a great thing. Otherwise, the plan to use Xingren Mansion as a defensive position cannot be implemented, and the army must retreat immediately
.And the five counties north of Beijing have nothing to defend. Is it possible that we have to retreat all the way to the west, retreat to Bolangsha, Yangwu County, and then defend? If we have to give up all five counties, it will definitely cause a lot of trouble.
Come.
"Okay, if that's the case, then you go and try again. If Liu Mengyuan still doesn't listen, you come back quickly and don't waste your breath with him. I still need to discuss the next step with you, but I can't afford to delay."
Guo Kun nodded.
At that moment, Lin Jue only took five or six people with him, including Bai Bing and Sun Dayong, and turned his horse's head to go back. By the time he rushed back to Xingren Mansion, the sun had already set and the sky was getting dusk. Lin Jue and the others looked for a place.
Rest in a secret place and wait for dark.
…
Outside the east gate of Xingren Mansion, after the first wave of religious bandits arrived, for a whole day, the religious bandits arrived in an endless stream to the east of the city. When it got dark, amidst the sound of drums, black flags were fluttering, representing the Holy Spirit.
The black star and moon flag was erected on the battlefield outside the city. It was a sign that the Holy Duke of the Green Sect, Hai Dongqing, had arrived on the battlefield.
The entire city was in a commotion. Except for the Skitarii, the rest of the Saints, Holy Spirits, and Saints were all ordinary members of the church. They were groups composed of old, weak, women, and children. Although they had been formed, they were not actually at all.
It was just very loose. After a long journey, the elderly, children, women and children were all very tired, and they were all sitting on the ground in a mess, panting, and the scene was a mess.
But the Qingjiao has its own means of quickly restoring the spirit of its members, which is to pray and prostrate. With the arrival of the Holy Duke, passionate singing rang out, and more than a hundred saints in white robes from the main altar sang with books in their hands.
The song of the Holy Duke was recited. The song quickly resounded throughout the city.
"The Holy Duke is supreme, he brings blessings to heaven and earth, he kills all the evil spirits, and the Holy Religion is revered."
"The Holy Duke is so great that he brings blessings to the sky. We, the faithful, all share in the blessings."
"The Holy Duke is the greatest, and his influence is all over the world. The heavenly soldiers of the temple all respect his orders."
"The Holy Duke is the greatest, and the life of heaven and earth is the same. The believers live forever, and the souls of the rebels are destroyed. The magical power protects the body, invulnerable to swords and guns, invulnerable to fire and poison, and has the body of Vajra. The Holy Lord is the greatest, Ahuala Kebaba, Ahuak
Baba Yi'er said..."
The saints are all carefully selected beautiful women of the congregation. They wear white robes to cover their heads, faces and figures, but they still look graceful and fascinating. Their voices are beautiful and cool, as if they are really coming down from the Yunxiao Palace.
She is like a saint and impressive.
In the midst of this series of songs, all the congregants raised their buttocks and knelt on the ground, silently chanting the Holy Spirit, kowtowing devoutly, and praying faithfully. It seemed that all the fatigue and hard work, worries and fears had disappeared at this moment.
.
…
On the city wall, Liu Mengyuan, the prefect of Xingren Prefecture, and the nearly 10,000 soldiers and horses guarding the city and the people witnessed this scene. Many people had goosebumps all over their bodies, felt cold on their bodies, and felt hairy in their hearts. It was not because of the boundless darkness below the city.
The endless crowd of religious bandits is because of this strange scene, which gives people a sense of fear that a group of demons are dancing around.
The opponent began to camp under the city. It seemed that they were unlikely to launch an attack tonight. Liu Mengyuan decided to go back to the government office to take a bath, eat something, and rest for a while. Otherwise, he might not be able to withstand the high-intensity attack that was to follow.
After witnessing the surging religious bandits under the city, he felt that he should write to King Huai for help again, because he felt that he might not be able to survive for two days, and King Huai's army must arrive as soon as possible, otherwise Xingren Mansion would be afraid
I really can't hold on anymore.
After instructing the garrison at the top of the city to pay close attention to the movements of enemy troops below the city and report any situation immediately, Liu Mengyuan climbed down the city wall and returned to the back house of the government office. Seeing her husband return, Mrs. Zhao hurriedly helped him bathe and change clothes, and cooked delicious meals. Liu Mengyuan
He invited a pair of children to have dinner with him, and then went into the study and started writing letters.
It was already dark, and Liu Mengyuan was writing furiously under the lamp in his study. In this letter, Liu Mengyuan almost begged King Huai to quickly lead his army to help. He described what he saw at the top of the city in the evening, the fearful reactions of the soldiers and civilians in the city, and even himself.
He wrote down his worries without reservation, and asked Guo Xu to send troops to rescue him quickly, otherwise Xingren Mansion might not be able to hold it anymore.
Of course, Liu Mengyuan did not forget to report to Guo Xu the fact that Guo Kun and Lin Jue came today. He told Guo Xu that he would definitely be loyal to King Huai, would not ask for help from King Jin's army, and would never let them seize the opportunity to suppress the rebellion.
Credit. He, Liu Mengyuan, is not a man who rides on two boats. He will fully support King Huai and be loyal. These words are not only loyal, but also imply threats and urgings. The implication is: I even took the initiative to come to the aid of King Jin’s army.
I have declined, I am loyal enough to you. If you fail to rescue in time, you will have betrayed my loyalty to you. I can ask King Jin's army to rescue you at any time.
Finally, the letter was finished. Liu Mengyuan wrote the words "Liu Mengyuan bowed his head and bowed down" at the end of the letter. He took a long breath and put down the brush. He read the letter carefully and handed it over with satisfaction.
He spread it on the corner of the table and waited for the ink to dry. He leaned back on the chair and gently beat his sore instep, thinking in his mind. As far as is known, King Huai's army is in Zhangping County, north of Shanzhou.
Tonight, hurry up and order people to deliver the letter. If King Huai immediately sends cavalry for reinforcements, then one day and one night should be enough. Once thousands of cavalry arrive, the current crisis will be alleviated immediately. All you have to do is
We must hold on for a day and a night at the risk of our lives, and we must not be able to capture the city before reinforcements arrive.
In fact, Liu Mengyuan was actually struggling in his heart at this moment. Refusing the rescue that came to his door during the day really made him tangled in his heart. Especially after witnessing the chaotic dance of demons outside the city in the evening, he felt a little regret. He felt that he might have committed a crime.
This was a mistake. He was really making fun of the lives of the soldiers and civilians in the city. Many, many people would definitely die before King Huai's army arrived.
Although he was not an official who loved the people like a son, he did not want to kill or injure his soldiers and civilians. But he had no choice. He had to make a choice between the King of Huai and the King of Jin. Perhaps in order to ensure temporary safety, he would naturally invite the King of Jin's army.
Defending the city is the best plan, without taking huge risks or killing too many people, but in that case, the days to come will not only be the end of his official career, but also the end of his life for Liu Mengyuan.
The contrast in strength between the two princes in the court is actually very obvious. Although the proposal to establish a prince has not been made public, once it is raised, it is almost certain that King Huai will ascend to the throne. Not to mention the rumored attitude of the emperor.
Regarding the King of Huai, as far as actual strength is concerned, it is no secret that Prime Minister Lu fully supports the King of Huai. And what is behind the King of Jin? It is nothing more than the so-called ancestral system of "establishing a long and direct line". The ancestral system cannot be violated, but it cannot be violated.
It's not that you can't violate it. It's not like there were times like this in the Zhou Dynasty. In the final analysis, strength determines everything. I am just a small prefect, and my opinion on this matter was not worth mentioning at all. Now I have this opportunity.
, let yourself become the person in the eyes of Prime Minister Lu and King Huai, how can you not cherish it? This is absolutely impossible. Those who understand the current affairs are heroes, and only those who follow the general trend of the court will have a better future. He, Liu Mengyuan, is not one of those idiots
He would not do such a stupid thing as someone who wears his neck to pretend to be an official. Therefore, even if the current situation is risky, he must get through it. After getting through it, there will be a sunny sky, and his future hope depends on it.
