Linzhi

In front of the city gate, with so many people and so many eyes, it is impossible to stop He Zhan, but no one thought that he would kill Yu Tang!

Yu Tang didn't think of it himself.

The speed of He Zhan's sudden attack was too fast, almost with a vigor that was inevitable.

Yu Tang saw him rushing towards him, his heart skipped a beat, and before his body had time to react, he watched the blade slide into his chest.

The warmth splashed on his chin, Yu Tang opened his eyes wide, staring at He Zhan, his eyes gradually became loose, and he fell backwards involuntarily.

The crowd around subconsciously backed away, and Yu Tang fell straight to the ground!

Do not look down.

The Yu family members screamed.

The sound cut through the dead silence, and the scene suddenly became chaotic.

The county magistrates Tan Jin and Zhou Yi who came afterward were also stunned.

The gate guard came back to his senses: "Bold! You..."

He Rong interrupted him loudly: "As a county lieutenant, Yu Tang didn't think about organizing troops to fight against the enemy. Instead, he disguised himself and prepared to sneak out of the city, escaped in front of the battle, and disturbed the hearts of the people. He deserves to be punished! In the whole world, is it the emperor's land? Now that the rebel army is approaching the city, Zhushan County should work together to fight against the enemy! My father, He Tai, the eldest son of His Majesty the current emperor, is determined to help defend the city. I swear here that I will never flee privately. Death!"

His voice even overwhelmed the women's screams, and everyone present could hear them clearly.

Everyone knew that the He family was exiled here, and no one took it seriously on weekdays, and they would discuss a few words after dinner, but the He family estimated that they would die of old age in Fangzhou in this life, such a pitiful crime.

At this time when the six gods are in turmoil, once the identity of the emperor's eldest son is revealed, it seems to have become everyone's reassurance.

They thought to themselves: Yes, the emperor's eldest son's family is still here, the imperial court will not refuse to save them, right?Taking ten thousand steps back, even if death is unavoidable, wouldn't there be the emperor's son to back him up?

If Tan Jin still doesn't know how to take advantage of this kind of opportunity, then he is the county magistrate.

After being swept away by He Rong's eyes, County Magistrate Tan gave a start, and immediately took two steps forward, and said loudly: "I am Tan Jin, the county magistrate of this city! Don't be alarmed, the imperial court has sent reinforcements, and they will be there soon." Arrived, before the imperial army arrives, I will defend the city to the death and never let Zhushan fall into the hands of the rebels!"

He also ordered the soldiers: "What are you still doing in a daze! Yutang is dragged down, and all members of Yu's family are arrested, waiting to be punished! Yutang left his post without permission and incited people's hearts. The county will go to the court to impeach him for his crimes! "

He Rong felt that Tan Jin's words were too soft and not shocking enough, so he directly grabbed the knife from He Zhan's hand.

The knife had just killed a county lieutenant, and the knife was still stained with blood, still warm.

He Rong: "Any soldier in the city who dares to abandon the city and run away will end up in Yutang!"

Everyone's eyes, involuntarily, fell on the knife.

The blood slid down the blade, shining brightly in the sun, making one's heart chill.

No one questioned the veracity of this statement.

This He San is really bold, the He family are all ruthless characters.Tan Jin thought to himself.

The Yu family's female family members were taken away, the turmoil dissipated, and the crowd gradually dispersed, but the buzz of discussion did not weaken at all.

If there is no accident, Yu Tang's death will soon spread throughout the city.

This really has a great effect on calming people's hearts. At least no officials or soldiers will dare to run away at the risk of being beheaded.

He Zhan let out a long breath without any trace.

A hand reached out and took his.

With the contrast of the other party's warmth, Fang Lin's hands felt a little cold.

"Don't be afraid, third brother will take care of something." He heard He Rong say so.

He Zhan turned his head and smiled: "I'm not afraid."

He just happened suddenly just now, and he couldn't recover.

This is his first time killing people.

In the past, many wild animals were hunted and killed on the mountain, but they were livestock after all, but this time they were humans.

He Rong walked over to Tan Jin: "When the county lord complained to the court, please put the matter on me alone, saying that I killed the person, and the county lord was not there at the time, so as not to be burdened by me."

Tan Jin snorted: "People like Yu Tang, it's not a pity to die. If you are in the county, you will be afraid!"

He Rong smiled, and instead of arguing with him, he cupped his hands in salute: "Xiaomin admires the majesty of the county. Xiaomin is willing to help with all his strength, and hope that Zhushan will get through the difficulties smoothly."

Zhou Yi was secretly surprised, He San hadn't reached the weak crown this year, he said and acted like a young man, so he pulled Tan Jin into the trap without knowing it, and followed him around.

Of course, He Wu's daring to kill the county lieutenant was not an easy way to save money.But Zhou Yi suspected that the reason why He Wu violently murdered just now was also because of He San's instigation.

He Rong introduced Yang Jun to Tan Jin and the others. Hearing that the Yang family had left behind a lot of food and manpower, Tan Jin was overjoyed: "The Yang family is kind, and the business is also good. If the city can be guarded this time, the county will surely Play to the imperial court to commend your Yang family!"

Yang Jun hurriedly said he didn't dare.

Tan Jin: "In the past, those families of merchants and wealthy families left as soon as they left, and it was too late to chase after them. But there must still be many of them who stayed in the city and were too late to leave. The county wants them to send people to help defend the city. I'm afraid they won't obey orders easily, since the Yang family has set an example, it will be much easier."

He Rong said: "Even if there is an example from the Yang family, there are not many people who are as generous as the Yang family. The county lords have to be prepared. Once they disobey their orders, they will directly raid their homes and arrest people. As long as there are one or two early bird, It will be easier to rectify later.”

The other party kept killing and catching, which opened Tan Jin's horizons.

However, Zhou Yi felt that He Rong was right: "In troubled times, heavy codes are used, and only by killing chickens and monkeys can shock people's hearts."

He Rong: "The rebel army may come to the city soon. Please make preparations as soon as possible. If there are not enough men, stronger women can also come in handy. Let them help boil some water, carry stretchers, and take care of the wounded." Soldiers, use your best."

Tan Jin couldn't help asking: "Then what can Mr. He do?"

Tan Jin was still a little resentful that the other party had killed the county magistrate without saying a word, and caused him a lot of trouble.

He Rong smiled: "I will do whatever the county lord needs me to do."

Afterwards, Tan Jin complained to his staff: "What can a cripple do? I'm sure I won't do anything to him. Anyway, when the time comes, I won't help him carry the matter of killing Yutang!"

Zhou Yi said: "He Rong is not weak in his youth, and he is so decisive in dealing with things. Then He Zhan is not a fuel-efficient lamp. He dared to attack the county captain at a young age. If he has a chance, he will definitely not be in the pool. If Zhushan can get it this time Keep it safe, maybe the He family can return to Beijing, everyone is in the same boat right now, it's time to help each other, the county lord should not turn against them."

Tan Jin rolled his eyes at him: "Am I so stupid in your eyes?"

Zhou Yi opened and closed his lips slightly, and swallowed the phrase "it's a little bit".

These are all things to say later, the preparations for the battle of defending the city began vigorously, Tan Jin finally cheered up, and acted vigorously and resolutely.

He first ordered people to strictly guard the gates of the various cities, not letting people in or out easily, and then personally took Yang Jun to various big households, asking them to send people to help guard the city. Naturally, some of them refused to cooperate, but under Tan Jin's threats Under the lure, he finally reluctantly compromised.

Of course, many of them were used to scare chickens and monkeys and harbor resentment, but the matter has come to an end, Tan Jin can't control so much anymore, the city can't be defended, he even lost his life, so he doesn't care whether these people are resentful or not, the city can't control it anymore. If he can keep it, he will make great contributions and his promotion is certain, let alone ignore them.

Tan Jin, the magistrate of the county, had previously been overwhelmed by Wei Yutang of the local snake county, and his presence was not very strong. Many people in Zhushan only knew that there was a county magistrate, but not the magistrate. The scene of Yutang being killed at the gate of the city not only Let the He Rong and He Zhan brothers shine, and the popularity of Tan Jin, the "county magistrate who copied the house" afterward, has also greatly increased. Now he is a unique figure in Zhushan County.

The crisis is approaching, and everything is proceeding in an orderly manner.

Yu Tang died, and Tan Jin promoted a person who had performed well in the Fubing to take his place temporarily. The other party had been in Zhushan County for many years, and was suppressed by Yu Tang for many years, so he had no ambitions for many years. In the past, because of his experience and familiarity with the soldiers and small officials, not to mention being well-organized at the beginning, at least he made the subordinates obedient and obedient to orders, which relieved a lot of pressure on Tan Jin.

But there was also bad news: the envoy Tan Jin sent to Fangling to ask for help returned without success, and only brought back a message from the governor Sima Yun.

Sima Yun said that Fangling currently has not many soldiers, but he will send [-] troops from Yongqing County to help Zhushan, so that Tan Jin must defend the city to the death and not let the rebels go any further.

Tan Jin asked the envoy, "When will the thousand troops be dispatched? The situation in Zhushan is critical now. Once the rebels attack the city, it may not be able to last a day!"

The envoy faltered: "The envoy didn't say anything, but only asked the villain to come back and return to his life."

Tan Jin was so angry that he had a headache and almost yelled: "I don't even have a handwritten letter, so you don't intend to leave any excuses, who can speak the vernacular! Yongqing is farther away from Zhushan than Fangling. If you want to seek distance, it's better to go directly. Tell us that there are no soldiers!"

He Rong: "The county magistrate calm down, relying on the mountain to fall, relying on everyone to run, and relying on ourselves."

Tan Jin: "Brother Ling went to Shangzhou to ask for help. In your opinion, how long will it take to get back?"

He Rong shook his head, seeking truth from facts: "It's hard to say, we must prepare for the worst."

Tan Jin looked ugly.

He Rong: "My father and fifth brother also went to help strengthen the city defense today. The He family has no specialties, but everyone is willing to contribute. If the county lord has a mission, please tell me."

Tan Jin gritted his teeth and went all out: "Okay! This county doesn't believe it. If everyone works together, they can't defend a city!"

The author has something to say:

He Rong: Don't be afraid, the third brother will take care of things.

He Zhan turned his head and smiled: I'm not afraid.

He Rong: When you were a child, you would go to the latrine at night and drag me along, otherwise you would cry. Now you are not afraid of killing people.

He Zhan: ...Thank you, third brother, can we not mention this matter?