Cloud of the Qing Dynasty

The family member refused without hesitation: "It's none of our business, we don't want to become enemies with the Red Lotus Sect, let's go!"

Zhang Chi said anxiously: "This matter is of great importance, let your master come out and speak!"

"The master gave the same answer when he came. If you don't leave, we will shoot arrows!"

Zhang Chi didn't want to use force to rob people's houses. What's the difference between this kind of behavior and the rebellious soldiers he hated since he was a child?But right now, the overall situation is the most important thing, and he has to make some decisions against his will.

Just when he was determined to break through, an old man who was five or sixty years old but still in good shape appeared on the city wall and said to them loudly: "I am the owner of Tingquan Villa. You all say that you are an iron wolf!" The rider, do you have any credentials?"

"Come on, show the flag!" Seeing that things were turning around, Zhang Chi hurriedly asked Qin Chu and the others to show the flag.

A cavalryman shook the folded and stored military flag in the wind, and the powerful Chinese characters "Iron Wolf" appeared on the cloth.

"...It seems that you are really iron wolf riders. Since they are the imperial army, they are naturally not bandit soldiers who intend to loot." The old man said calmly, "Come on, let's put the suspension bridge."

"Yes, master." The servant was obviously not very happy, but he didn't dare to disobey the old man's order, and soon the suspension bridge was lowered.

Although he entered Tingquan Villa without hindrance, Zhang Chi's mood was not at all relaxed.

The Red Lotus Sect specially chose to launch an ambush in such a place where there is no village, no store, and at least two or three days' walk from the nearest prefecture and county station, in order to make them have nowhere to ask for help.

Even if they sent someone out to ask for help, and this person was lucky not to be intercepted by the Red Lotus Sect halfway, and after they found the prefecture and county garrisons, the other party sent troops over without any delay, and the reinforcements would take at least three or four days to arrive. find them.

Fortunately, I heard that Quanshan Villa raised carrier pigeons. After Zhang Chi briefly explained the situation to him, the owner Ye Hai released the carrier pigeons to let the guys in the city help to notify the nearby garrison. According to the best estimate, it will take at least two days for the reinforcements to arrive.

Apparently far water cannot save near fire.

The Red Lotus Sect will definitely not let go of this great opportunity. Once they find a helper, they will immediately attack again. There is no doubt about it.

Zhang Chi looked around, and found that the people who could become Lu Zhiqian's guards were all veterans of many battles. He didn't need to explain anything from him, who had only been in the army for three or four years, so he got busy in an orderly manner, ready to deal with what might happen at any time in the future. The offense that emerged.

So he pulled Ye Hai aside, lowered his voice and said, "Master Ye, I want to thank you for your understanding and righteousness, but there is one thing I must say first, the Red Lotus Sect will be tonight at the earliest, and tomorrow at the latest." , will definitely strike again, although I don't want to say such depressing words, but I'm afraid that we may not be able to withstand the next attack of the Red Lotus Sect. Once the Red Lotus Sect breaks through the line of defense, you will also be in danger. For the sake of safety, everyone in the village might as well go to hide somewhere else first."

Ye Hai smiled indifferently: "If I was really a fearful person, I wouldn't have let you in just now. But I still want to thank the little military master for his kindness. I will send my family members to a safe place to take refuge later. of."

Qin Chu also came over, and he cupped his fists at Ye Hai in apologetic way: "I'm really sorry for bringing such trouble to the owner for no reason. As long as the general can get through today's hurdle, the Iron Wolf Army will definitely thank the owner .”

"I'll talk about this later." Ye Hai waved his hand generously, "I see that many of you have wounds on your body, I'm in the medicinal material business, and I still have some stock in the warehouse, maybe you can use it. "

"That's great, thank you, Master Ye." Qin Chu quickly thanked him, and Zhang Chi asked with a glimmer of hope, "I wonder if the master has an antidote for 'Poison Wolf Grass' here?"

Ye Hai nodded: "There should be, I'll ask the guy to go to the warehouse to have a look."

For Zhang Chi and Qin Chu, this was already an unexpected surprise. Ye Hai also said: "If you need anything else, just tell me. Since you have been let in, we are like ants on a rope." Grasshopper, the wealth and life of my whole village will depend on you."

"I'll do my best!" Qin Chu looked at Zhang Chi in admiration, feeling that he really chose a good place.

***

Before Mu Liuyun started to heal Lu Zhiqian Yungong, Zhang Chi came over.

"What's the matter?" Seeing Zhang Chi's hesitant expression, Mu Liuyun asked with a frown.

"It's okay." Zhang Chi said hesitantly, "I just... want to see you."

Now General Lu's life is in danger. Although Xue Baisong has taken the antidote, he still doesn't know if he can survive with his sick and troubled body. Now that a big battle is imminent, this is really not the time for children to love each other, but Zhang Chi still Can't help but come.

Once Mu Liuyun started to heal Lu Zhiqian's injuries, he would not be able to protect himself for at least three or four hours. If the members of the Red Lotus Sect attacked in large numbers before dawn, all they could rely on was this group of less than a hundred people. The guards and Zhang Chi were quick-witted.

In other words, whether everyone lives or dies next depends entirely on Zhang Chi.

In Zhang Chi's mind, Mu Liuyun has always been an invincible existence. He has never encountered a situation where Mu Liuyun needs his protection in turn. He said frankly: "This is the first time I have taken such a big responsibility. , I'm a little flustered."

"I believe in you." Mu Liuyun said without any ups and downs.

"But I don't really believe in myself." Zhang Chi said worriedly, "I have no way to find out more information about the current situation. How strong the Red Lotus Sect's offensive will be next, and whether we can resist it? I'm not sure at all. If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't have taken this risk, and if you had any troubles because of this, even if I died ten thousand times, I wouldn't be able to make up for it."

Mu Liuyun shook his head: "If something unexpected happens, it's my own decision, and it has nothing to do with you."

Zhang Chi looked at him speechlessly. In fact, there was nothing surprising about this. Mu Liuyun has always been this kind of person. He is upright, upright, upright, and courageous. He never shirks responsibility or complains to others.

An inexplicable strong emotion prompted Zhang Chi to step forward and hug Mu Liuyun.

Mu Liuyun was stunned for a moment. With his skill, he could have avoided Zhang Chi before he came up to him, but he didn't move.

Perhaps it was because the night breeze was too cold, but Mu Liuyun, who had never liked being close to others, was a little greedy for the warmth of this embrace.

But in the end, he still grabbed Zhang Chi's shoulder, and slowly but firmly pushed Zhang Chi away.

"...Are you still angry with me?" Zhang Chi looked at him aggrievedly, "If we can't pass this hurdle tonight, this may be the last time we see each other. Even so, can't you let me hug you?"

Mu Liuyun shook his head: "I don't think I will die in this kind of place. Don't be distracted by these useless thoughts. You should concentrate on dealing with the crisis now. We will talk about it after tonight."

Zhang Chi had no choice but to control his emotions, and smiled as calmly as possible: "Well, we'll talk about it after tonight."

***

In the backyard of Tingquan Villa, a man with gray temples and an ageless face was sitting on a chair, calmly tuning the strings of a piano, even if Ye Hai tried his best to persuade him Do not move.

All the servants in the village know that this person is Ye Guichen, the cousin of the owner Ye Hai. Because his legs are disabled and he has no other family members, he lives with Ye Hai all the time and is taken care of by Ye Hai.Although in name Ye Hai is the head of the family and Ye Guichen doesn't care about anything, but as long as Ye Guichen speaks, Ye Hai will listen to him in everything.

Now, Ye Guichen is a person who can't even stand up, his eyebrows are frowning, and Ye Hai doesn't dare to force it. He wiped away his gentleness and calmness in front of outsiders, and said with an attitude of wishing he could kneel down: "Gui Chen, this matter is not a joke, you just listen to my advice and hide in the secret room first."

Ye Guichen gave him a flat look: "Since you have the ability to let them in, you must have considered everything, why are you timid again now?"

"I'm also afraid that when the time comes, the swordsman will have no eyes. What if I hurt you, what should I do?" Ye Hai sighed distressedly, "I know that you will be unhappy if you let these outsiders enter the village, but they are really People from the Iron Wolf Army also brought General Lu Zhiqian who was seriously injured, and that General Lu is an important minister in the court."

Ye Guichen sneered: "So what, it's none of your business?"

"If they don't find Tingquan Villa to ask for help, it's naturally none of our business, but everyone has already reached the gate. If we don't help them and let them be slaughtered by the Red Lotus Sect, the court will definitely come in the future Questioning the crime—it is not ten years ago now, and the power of the imperial court is in full swing, so we can't openly confront it."

"Unexpectedly, you have lived in the countryside for more than ten years, and you have a clear understanding of the current situation and political affairs. I admire, admire, and admire."