"What's the use of saying this now? Even if I'm going to open the city gate now, do you dare to leave in the dark? Less complaining, maybe the Turks won't come." Li Mu comforted a few simple words and asked Bai Naoer to help him lift the stove. Before leaving, he didn't bring the guys who had ironwork. First, these things were too heavy and inconvenient. Besides, the quality of the set sold to him by Lao Tietou was not very good. He planned to buy it in Chang'an, but he didn't expect it to be useful at this time.

Li Mu had already explained and returned to the yamen. At this time, the gate of the yamen was already crowded. The yamen runners called people from house to house, except those guarding the city walls, and they all called over. Li Siwen had already changed his clothes, but he did not dare to show up. In the afternoon, he closed the city gate and told the people that the Turks were coming, which almost caused a mutiny. Because just when the notice of refugees was issued a few days ago, Li Siwen swears that the Tang Dynasty had completely defeated the Turks. At this moment, the Turks came to attack, and there was some suspicion of deception. Li Siwen himself felt very embarrassed and was ashamed to meet people.

Li Mu didn't care about these things, and when did he say anything. He didn't lie when he said those words a few days ago. The Tang Dynasty had indeed defeated the Turks, but who knew that Princess Yicheng could go around such a big circle, and everything was unexpected. If something happened, it would be better to complain less and resolve it as soon as possible.

Li Mu asked someone to move the table in the yamen lobby, and he climbed onto the table so that all the people could see him. With the light of the torch, Li Mu saw the faces of these people. From their expressions, Li Mu saw various emotions such as hatred, numbness, confusion, and fear. Li Mu took these in his eyes, cleared his throat, and began his mobilization in front of him.

"Everyone should recognize me. My name is Li Mu, the county magistrate of Dingxiang City. Each of you settled in Dingxiang City has passed my hand. I also paid you wages to check whether the work you did is qualified. In the past half month, we have met every day and are no different from the neighbors."

"Some of you should have seen it. I left at noon. I might as well tell you that I have received the will of Your Majesty and want to go to Chang'an to receive the reward. The reason for my reward is that I escaped from the Turkic camp more than a month ago and sent a letter to General Li Jing. The army took advantage of the fog and defeated the Turkic Republic, laying the foundation for victory in one fell swoop."

"I am not saying this here to show off my credit. I want to tell everyone why I have left and now appear here again. The county magistrate regards me as a brother and does not want me to die here, so he hides it from me and does not tell me the news of the Turkic attack. This is righteousness."

"Born as a human being, if you don't talk about faith and righteousness, what kind of person do you have to live in the world? The county magistrate treats me with righteousness, and I will repay it with righteousness, so I will come back. It is me that Dingxiang City is safe and accepts you here. I will be responsible for what I have said. This is faith, so I must come back!"

When Li Mu said this, the people's expressions cleared a little. No matter what, a person who could have escaped from the heavens was back. Even if they were gloating, they could feel a little more comfortable.

"I can tell you openly that the danger faced by Dingxiang City this time is not the return of the Turks. But one of Jie Li's concubines, the former Princess Yicheng of Sui, gathered hundreds of people when the Turkic camp was defeated, and wanted to take Dingxiang to go south and rush to Tuyuhun. General Li Ji had discovered their traces, and at this time he had sent cavalry to chase him. Maybe he had already caught up now, and even if he didn't catch up, he would be not far away. We only need to defend one attack to rest assured. So, please don't worry too much. As long as everyone unites, this crisis will be solved!"

When Li Mu said this, he looked at everyone's reaction. It was okay for the Tang people, the Turks and Hu people, and their expressions looked a little playful, and they seemed to have some other thoughts.

Li Mu sneered and said, "The war is imminent, and rewards and punishments must be clearly distinguished. The ugly saying is ahead, those who disrupt the morale of the army will be executed without forgiveness. Similarly, those who have made contributions will also be rewarded. After this battle, all those who have made efforts will be yours. You do not need to pay any more, nor do you have to pay for it with work. This is the basic reward. If you make contributions again, you need to pay money, land, and store it. In short, as long as you work hard in the city, you will definitely get rewards."

"I know that there are not a few Hu people and Turkic people present. I want to tell you not to be tempted. How big a storm can arouse hundreds of Turkic remnants? Although Dingxiang City is weak in defense now, it is easy to cut these hundreds of Turkic cavalry when our army arrives and chop them up. Besides, you have already entered the hometown of Dingxiang City, and for the Turks, you are already betrayers. You can imagine how they will treat you. Those who are at both ends of the rat will be held accountable after this battle, and no one will be able to escape!"

Li Mu glanced at everyone with a majestic look: "I hope everyone will unite and spend this difficult time together in Baoding Xiangcheng. Please rest assured that the county magistrate and I will appear in a place that you can see. If the city is unfortunately broken before reinforcements arrive, the county magistrate and I will die before you!"

A hundred sentences are not as good as the last sentence. Most people think this way. The county magistrate's order is more willing than before. He has sacrificed his life. What can I do if I can't. Everyone has a heart that follows the crowd. If one responds, more people will respond. Soon the response sounds are connected, and the momentum is like a rainbow.

Li Mu got off the table, and Li Siwen hurriedly came up and praised: "Brother, you are much better at fooling people than me. Look at this momentum, the morale of the army is available!"

Li Mu shook his head and said, "This is all superficial. Real battles on the battlefield, these people will collapse with one blow and cannot be used. What we can really count on is the people on the city wall. Now I just hope that the Turks will be slower and give more time to prepare."

Li Siwennahan said: "What else do you need to prepare? I open the armory and everyone will send weapons. [Bayi Chinese website www.x81zw.xyz] If the Turks attack the city, we will just do it with them on the top of the city!"

Li Mu was really defeated by Li Siwen's innocence and gritted his teeth and said, "What's the matter! I just came in from the east gate. There were more than a dozen people on the city wall, and there were less than a hundred people on all sides. They were all ordinary people, and they were all soldiers! Even if one was changed, we couldn't change it! What's the difference between doing like you and committing suicide!"

Li Siwen said confusedly: "What should I do?"
Chapter completed!