The confidant officer Zhao Sanhu was killed in the battle, and the bodies of dozens of regular soldiers were left intact. Ever since Liu Ruyi escaped from the Liu Mansion, she had never encountered such a predicament!
Just like the spring breeze blowing the tangled grass, although Liu Ruyi had ordered to block the news, inadvertently, the bad news slowly spread to the ears of the soldiers and civilians in the town.
Although the training of new recruits has not ended, Liu Ruyi has deployed heavy troops at the two gates of Caishi Town, and all eighty of his available regular soldiers came out! Fifty people from the north gate, led by Zhao Canghai and Huo Lang
Commander, there are thirty people from the south gate, led by Chun Wa and Jia Dazhuang. The normally bustling merchants passing by were also stopped outside the gate!
The rain is coming and the wind is blowing!
The sudden tense atmosphere made the residents of the town feel great pressure. Coupled with the news they had heard earlier, an inexplicable panic began to spread, and it seemed to be getting worse!
At the north gate of Caishi Town, Liu Ruyi stood on the high gate tower, letting the breeze blow away his bun, and staring closely at the mountains in the distance.
The merchants who originally gathered under the city gate have already dispersed. This is not the only road from Jinan Prefecture to Central South Shandong. It is just that it goes through the mountains and the distance is shorter. Only profit-seeking merchants will go more. However,
In the current situation, these shrewd businessmen seemed to have a premonition of something, so they took detours and hid far away.
‘Evil bandits emerge from Nanshan’, no one wants to meet those gangsters!
"Sir, several old men in the town have come to petition!" Zhao Canghai gently approached Liu Ruyi and reported in a low voice.
Liu Ruyi frowned slightly, but soon relaxed, "Bring them up!"
"yes!"
After a while, three old men in their 60s were helped up by several soldiers and climbed up the tower.
"The grassroots and others have met Mr. Liu!" The three old men saluted at the same time.
"Please get up quickly, Ruyi can't afford it!" Liu Ruyi hurriedly reached out and helped them up one by one.
After hesitating for a moment, an old man spoke first, "Mr. Liu, I heard that you seem to have encountered some trouble?"
"Oh? I wonder where the old man heard this news?" Liu Ruyi's words were a little cold.
"Master Liu, please don't get me wrong! We old men have no other intentions. It was the villagers in the town who heard that Master Liu was in trouble, so they entrusted a few of us to come and tell Master Liu! Can the villagers know it?
Today, we all rely on Mr. Liu's grace to survive. If someone is sent to you, we will fight to the death to serve!" After the old man finished speaking, he knelt down on the ground, and the other two people also knelt down one after another.
"Liu would like to express my gratitude to all my fellow villagers for your kindness!"
Liu Ruyi cupped her fists and said, "Right now, there is a little trouble! However, Liu can still handle it, so fellow villagers don't have to worry! When it's time for the villagers to help, Liu will naturally tell the villagers to know!"
Liu Ruyi glanced at the leading old man, and then said: "You are all highly respected seniors, and you should be able to distinguish right from wrong! How can you easily listen to the rumors of villains? Are you being used by someone with ulterior motives?"
"Yes! Yes! I know I was wrong!" The three old men kowtowed at the same time.
Liu Ruyi helped them up one by one with his own hands and said sincerely: "Ruyi has created a new foundation, and everything is waiting to be revitalized. We need a lot of help and support from the seniors! I already know about this matter, but the military situation is urgent, so we can't do it for the time being.
Let everyone know! Please also ask a few seniors to help Ruyi and calm the people's hearts, and don't be bewitched by those traitors!"
"Master Liu, please don't worry! We will do our best!" Several people were a little ashamed and quickly expressed their stance.
Liu Ruyi nodded, "That's great! Thank you all the seniors!"
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Several old men left in a hurry, and Liu Ruyi dispatched ten more soldiers to strengthen the maintenance of public order in the town and prevent anyone from waiting for an opportunity to cause chaos!
"I was too careless about some things! Three or two thieves sneaked into the town, but I didn't notice it immediately!" Liu Ruyi gently rubbed her temples and took out the brocade box in her arms.
The brocade box is three-thirds smaller than the cigarette boxes of later generations. It is carved from unknown heavy wood and the craftsmanship is slightly rough!
When I opened the brocade box, there was no word inside, just a piece of white paper with a small pebble on it. Under the pebble was a drop of bright red blood, which was particularly ferocious.
This is the secret code used by the bandits in central Shandong to convey information. It is not written in order to prevent future troubles. Liu Ruyi does not understand these, but considering his current situation and thinking about Zhang Laocai's tone at the time, he can guess it.
Seven or eight points!
The white paper is a white matter, and it is not auspicious in itself! The stones should be my own colored stone town! The blood is even more obvious!
Someone wants to take action on our little town!
"Sir, would you like me to lead someone to find those traitors now?" Zhao Canghai lowered his voice.
Liu Ruyi glanced at him, thought for a while, then slowly shook his head, "This matter is not urgent, don't alert the enemy! Notify the brothers, be on alert! The new recruits have also entered a state of combat readiness, so fucking cheer me up
! I want to see who it is that eats up his mother's ambition!"
"yes!"
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A few days passed, everything was calm, and the people who were originally panic gradually calmed down!
Who is willing to give up a home that has just been built?
Rumors are like fallen leaves flying in the wind. The stronger the wind, the higher they float. If the wind stops, the leaves will naturally stop.
"Young Master, he must be the mastermind behind that old dog named Yang! What are we waiting for here? Go directly to Jinan City, I will cut off his dog's head with my own hands and drink it with my own hands! Avenge Brother Sanhu and our brothers.
!" After waiting on the tower for several days without being able to drink or practice, Xiao Liuer was already a little impatient!
Huo Lang also pulled out the short knife from his waist, and gently stroked the sharp blade with his palm, "Brother, Liu'er is right, we can't just wait like this! An outstanding hunter never waits for something to happen!"
"
Liu Ruyi had no expression on her face and ignored the words of the two people. She just looked closely at the mountains in the distance.
"Hey, young master! Just say something! Liu'er, I'm going to be bored!" Xiao Liu'er scratched his big head irritably, like a restless tiger.
"Sir, I agree with what Liu'er said! If someone wants to attack us, I'm afraid they won't dare to attack the town! I think it's not too late for us to send some people first to inquire about the situation and make plans!"
Zhao Canghai also reminded carefully from the side.
Liu Ruyi turned around, glanced at the people in front of her, and chuckled: "What? Can't you calm down?"
"Young Master! This is so fucking frustrating! When have we ever suffered such a loss?" Xiao Liu'er beat the tall wooden pillar next to him hatefully.
"Liu'er, have you fucking eaten too much these days!" Liu Ruyi smiled and patted Xiao Liu'er's big head, "If you don't act honestly again, I'll tell you to go to your house wife!"
"ah!"
Xiao Liu'er was startled, and took two steps back in fear, "Young Master, Liu'er will always be by your side! My wife belongs to the young master, and I don't want her!"
"..." Liu Ruyi was speechless. What does this boy think of himself? However, these words are quite interesting...
Taking a deep breath of fresh air, Liu Ruyi's face became serious!
‘Zhang Laocai’, judging by his words and actions, this person is definitely an extraordinary person!
In this world, there may be no love for no reason, but there is a lot of hate for no reason!
Some people can be successful and have great careers, but they are arrogant and think that I am the best in the world, just like Mr. Fang. Most of these people have innate qualities that ordinary people are not prepared for. If they succeed, that is
Inevitable! There is another kind of people, they may come from the grassroots, but they are impeccable in handling things, and their vision is far beyond the reach of others. Many of them will succeed, but they rely on more acquired accumulation. Their success,
That’s God’s reward for hard work!
Zhang Laocai, this fat man with an unattractive appearance, belongs to the latter group!
This kind of people are all human beings, and they will never be aimless!
Moreover, Liu Ruyi had an inexplicable intuition that he was a little too smooth. At this time, he must not be careless at all!
"Calm down, please, don't act rashly! I have a feeling they will be here soon!"
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The spring morning was a bit cold. Although the cold winter had passed, a thin layer of frost still formed on both sides of the official road in the mountains.
A gust of mountain wind blows, and the newly exposed green grass and trees sway back and forth, and many crystal dewdrops are thrown to the ground, like bright gems, disappearing in the vast earth in an instant.
"Drive! Drive!"
At this time, several crisp scoldings suddenly came from the official road. In a moment, a caravan of more than a hundred people stepped on several plants and trees on the official road and slowly came towards Caishi Town.
"Master, open the door! We have been traveling all night, and we are very tired! I beg you, officials, to be kind! We want to stay in a hotel for the night!" A man with a goatee with two white silk hairs and a
The deputy shopkeeper, a handsome middle-aged man, was shouting loudly outside the north gate of the town.
"Damn it, what's the noise about? It's not like grandpa didn't hear it!"
A sleepy-eyed soldier rubbed his eyes vigorously and stuck his head out from the city wall, "Why are you so early? Why didn't you stay overnight in Jinan City last night?"
"Oh! Sir, it's like this! I have just arrived from Shanxi Province and am on my way in a hurry. It was already late at night when I arrived in Jinan City last night, and the city gate has already been closed! I have been traveling all night and want to rest in your place.
Day!" said the goatee with a smile on his face.
"You guys go back! There have been bandits in the mountains recently. My lord has strictly ordered us to guard the city gate and no one is allowed to come in or out! It's not peaceful now. You guys should go to Jinan City to rest!"
Goatee was stunned, and his eyes rolled around. After a moment, he took out a piece of broken silver from his arms, which weighed two or three taels. He put the silver in his palm and shook it vigorously at the military man on the top of the city.
, said loudly: "Master, please do it! We are all good citizens! We are afraid of encountering bandits and bandits! Brothers, it is not easy for us, so please make it easier for me, Master!"
"I said no, it just can't be done! Go back! I still have to sleep!" the soldier said impatiently.
"My lord, my lord! Stop it!" Goatee took out a large handful of broken silver from his arms, "I beg your honour, please do me a favor! I will definitely get a big reward for you, I will definitely get a big reward!"
"Fuck! It's really troublesome!" The soldier cursed in a low voice, but his eyes were bright, "Just wait, I'll report it to my lord!"