Chongzhen Wiretapping System

Chapter 77
While running wildly, Liu Yuliang hurriedly asked the general beside him, "Is there any strong city nearby?"

As soon as he heard it, he knew that Shoufu was going to hide in Jiancheng.

The general was overjoyed when he heard this, and quickly said: "Jinzhou is tens of miles ahead. I heard that Zhizhou has already mobilized the squires to defend it. It can be called a fortified city!"

Hearing this, Liu Yuliang was overjoyed immediately, and quickly ordered: "Quick, send someone to tell me that this officer is going to Jinzhou soon, let him get ready to meet him!"

"As ordered!" Upon hearing this, the general immediately called the guards around him and hurried to handle the matter.

However, what they didn't expect was that after a period of time, before they arrived in Jinzhou, the guards came back panting, angrily announcing: "My lord, Jinzhou won't open the door. The situation is tense and for the sake of the safety of the people, no one will be allowed to open the door."

"What?" Liu Yuliang was furious when he heard this, and shouted sharply, "How dare a little magistrate disobey my orders!"

"It's really a bear's heart and a leopard's courage. Does he not want to be an official anymore?" The general on the side also shouted angrily, "Could it be that you didn't make it clear that the chief assistant is going to Jinzhou?"

In fact, he also knew that in this era of war and chaos, not only the bandits and the Manchu Tartars were guarded against, but also the local officials and soldiers.It is really the word of mouth of the officers and soldiers that has been corrupted over the years.Because of this, he focused on Mr. Shoufu.

The personal guard heard this, and quickly replied: "Of course the villain said it, and he specifically emphasized that Lord Shoufu is coming, but the prefect of Jinzhou still refuses to agree!"

When Liu Yuliang heard this, he immediately blew his beard and stared at his eyes. He was so angry that he said sharply: "Okay... okay... so bold, I don't believe it, a little Zhizhou dare not let me Entering the city! Does he think he has been an official for too long?"

After finishing speaking, he hurriedly led the army to Xingshi to inquire about the crime!
This Jinzhou, in the central area of ​​Hebei, is not very far from Julu.It has long been rumored that the [-] Manchu and Qing troops are wandering around, and it seems that they have gathered to Julu.But Jinzhou did not dare to slack off at all. The prefect Chen Hongxu persuaded the squires in the city to give money and food, mobilize the strong people, and raise their vigilance to guard the city day and night.As for the local guard army, it was ignored at this time.

When Liu Yuliang's side first appeared within Jinzhou's field of vision, the city was already in full swing.

Seeing that the banner of the chief assistant was really coming, the rotating squires on the city head were a little panicked, and hurriedly invited Zhizhou, and other squires followed.

"My lord, Mr. Shoufu has really arrived outside, what should we do?"

"My lord, don't let those bastards enter the city, otherwise, I don't know how the city will be ruined by them!"

"Yes, these people will only cause chaos when they come to the city. If they don't do it, they will implicate us and the people in the city!"

"..."

Listening to their conversation, Chen Hongxu frowned while watching the army outside from the watchtower.

He was not born as a Jinshi, but because of his father's shadow, he was recommended to be the magistrate of Jinzhou.To put it bluntly, he is just a scholar, but he does have real knowledge, not the kind of dead book, he has dabbled in all aspects.Therefore, after watching for a while, he could see that the military discipline of the official army from outside the city was very poor.If this kind of army is put in the city, the things these gentry are worried about will probably come true!
But the capital and assistants have come, if they are not put in the city, they will offend the current chief minister, not only will their future be lost, but they may even face more serious problems.

So, how to choose?

He was thinking about it, but Liu Yuliang had already arrived at the base of the city, and yelled aggressively at the top of the city: "Chen Zhizhou, you are so brave, you dare not open the city gate! I will give you another chance, open the gate quickly!" Welcome us all in!"

"Yes, open the door quickly, I didn't see Lord Shoufu coming!" The general next to him also pretended to be arrogant, and he didn't dare to speak to civil servants like this, so he yelled, "The Manchu army has come. What is it, can you take this responsibility?"

The soldiers behind them were panting and cursing at the top of the city.Damn, dare to refuse to enter the city, it's the opposite!
If they were the only ones before, they probably wouldn't have lost their temper.But at this time, there is Mr. Shoufu, and he dared not open the door. His head was caught by the door!

On the top of the city, the squires all fell silent when they saw this.Although they don't want outsiders to enter the city, they also know how important the chief assistant is!Don't say that Zhizhou was born as a scholar, even if he was born as a Jinshi, it's not easy to offend the chief minister of the dynasty!

Before the top of the city had time to reply, Liu Yuliang was already impatient, and shouted angrily: "Chen Zhizhou, I am asking you to open the door immediately and welcome everyone into the city, otherwise military law will be enforced!"

"Yes, open the door quickly, or the military law will be engaged!"

"Master Chief Assistant is here, are you blind?"

"..."

Chen Hongxu frowned, scanning the situation below the city, and when he heard these words, he had a decision in his heart.He bowed to Liu Yuliang with his fists clasped, and then said loudly: "Your official heard that the chief assistant was leaving the capital, and the enemy was on Julu's side. Why did the first assistant come to Jinzhou? If there is not enough food and grass, it is the responsibility of the secretary. Now you have to enter Why am I in Jinzhou? Is it possible that the first assistant ran away after hearing about the enemy? Although the lower officials are not talented, they cannot trap the first assistant in infidelity. The gate of Jinzhou has been blocked and cannot be opened!"

Hearing this, the squire beside him was overjoyed.They didn't expect that Lord Zhizhou would have the courage to refuse to offend Shoufu!However, they also immediately became worried. What will happen to the future if Master Zhizhou does this?
Liu Yuliang in the city was very surprised when he heard it, obviously a little shocked, and then he became furious, pointing at Chen Hongxu's hand trembling slightly, it seemed that he was very angry, and at the same time he shouted sharply: "You...you are so big! Courage, you..."

However, he couldn't say what he said next, because Chen Hongxu blocked him with righteousness, so he could still say that he was afraid that the Manchu army would be too powerful, so he never dared to join Gao Qiqian's troops and hid Far away, now that you hear the Manchu army coming here, you want to hide in Jiancheng immediately?

Liu Yuliang's face turned red with anger.The people under him didn't expect that the little Zhizhou would dare to offend Shoufu, and for a while, they all looked at Shoufu and fell silent.

Liu Yuliang looked at Chen Hongxu's expression on the top of the city, and knew that he was determined not to let him enter the city.If the stalemate continues, no matter how many harsh words you say, it will definitely not change Chen Hongxu's decision, but will bring more humiliation instead.

"Okay, okay, okay, you wait for me!" After Liu Yuliang threatened, he turned his head and shouted at the general next to him: "Why are you still stupid, why don't you go!"

Seeing the army under the city leaving bitterly, the squires on the top of the city were relieved, but they all became worried about Chen Hongxu.

At this time, Chen Hongxu's mood had stabilized a bit, and he looked at them seriously and said: "Since I am the official of Jinzhou's parents, I naturally have to consider the safety of Jinzhou. You can use your life with peace of mind, just guard the city, other things, Don't worry! The sky is falling, and I will stand up for it myself!"

Hearing this, many squires couldn't help being very grateful.

By the next morning, Manqing Tanma appeared at the foot of the city.At noon again, the Manchu army arrived.

(End of this chapter)