Tang Ji obviously didn't understand the meaning of Yan Jiong's words, and his face was full of doubts: "Apologise? I don't know what Master Yan is doing?"
Yan Jiong frowned slightly, sighed, and explained: "Last time Lin Zican privately led people to hunt down Miss Jiang, he was sentenced to three months by the officer. He should have been released after serving his sentence next month, but the housekeeper of the Lin Mansion
He repeatedly came to me to beg me to release him early, but later Lin Kunping became bedridden. I saw that the Lin family was pitiful, so I released Lin Zican. Who knew that there would be so much trouble later, alas!"
Hearing this, Tang Ji was a little surprised. After he cheered up that day, he was still curious about how Lin Zican got out of the prison. He didn't expect that it was this guy who released him. It seemed that he had received a lot of benefits from the Lin family.
But the Lin family's matter had already ended, and he didn't want to mention it again. He waved his hand and said with a smile: "Harm, what did I think it was? Master Yan is kind-hearted. Then Lin Zican committed suicide, how can he blame you!"
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After Li Yu left, it was right to have a good relationship with Yan Jiong, so his flattery was just right.
Sure enough, when he heard what Tang Ji said, Yan Jiong stroked his chin and laughed heartily: "The Lin family is to blame for this fate. No wonder others didn't mention it. I was in a hurry this time, so I prepared some gifts."
, I hope Brother Tang can accept it."
"It's too much for Mr. Yan to spend money. It's almost noon. Why don't we stay for dinner? I just promised to treat you to a drink." Tang Ji replied with a smile.
Yan Jiong was not polite and said bluntly: "Okay, I heard before that Ji Ranjuzhong's food is delicious and tempting. I must try it today."
"Don't dare, don't dare, it's just a common meal. Jiu'er, let the kitchen prepare it." Tang Ji responded and ordered Jiu'er who was standing at the door.
But before the little girl could reply, Cao Kuan walked in quickly, looking very anxious. He knelt on one knee and said, "Sir, the governor is here to see you."
Yan Jiong put down the teacup he had just picked up and replied a little irritably: "I have a rest today. If you have anything to do, can't you tell me tomorrow?"
"Your Majesty, the situation is urgent and cannot be delayed. By the time I arrive, General Song has already ordered the four city gates to be sealed and the whole city to be on alert. I hope that your Majesty will go to the Governor's Mansion as soon as possible." Cao Kuan explained with cupped hands.
Hearing this, Yan Jiong finally realized the seriousness of the matter, jumped up from his chair, and politely said to Tang Ji: "Brother Tang, please save the drinking for next time."
"It's okay, sir, business matters are important." Tang Ji replied with a cupped hand.
Yan Jiong nodded and quickly led Cao Kuan out of the door.
Tang Ji stood in the lobby, looking at the other person's back, deep in thought.
The four major city gates were sealed, and the whole city was put on alert...either to stop people in the city, or to prevent people from outside. The security of Yunhuai City has always been good, and it cannot be a problem in the city.
, then the only possibility is that there is something wrong outside.
Something happened right after Li Yu left, so there must be something fishy about it.
He came to his senses and prepared to go out and inquire.
Jiu'er yawned, leaned against the threshold, and whispered softly: "Uncle, do you want to prepare food?"
"You, you just want to eat, go find your lady." Tang Ji pinched her nose and was about to walk towards the front yard, but he met Yue Shuhua who walked in: "Yue Shuhua
Sister, what happened outside?"
Yue Shuhua looked nervous and looked into the house with beautiful eyes: "Where is sister Jiang Ran? You guys pack your things and follow me. There is a bandit team of more than 10,000 people gathered outside Yunhuai City. It is estimated that they will be here in less than three hours.
When the army approaches the city, we must evacuate as soon as possible."
While talking, Jiang Ran also walked over from the side corridor.
Tang Ji's eyelids rolled up and down and he asked, "Aren't the four city gates sealed?"
"The thieves are attacking from the northeast. The South City Gate is still open. While not many people know about it, hurry up and pack your things and follow me. It will be too late!" Yue Shuhua took Jiang Ran's jade hand and explained quickly.
After a while.
Tang Ji didn't think too much. Having experienced death, he valued life more than anything else. He immediately ordered everyone in the house to pack their things: "Everyone should be simple and only take things that are important to you. It is best to prepare more food and water."
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Soon after, the servants in the middle of Ji Ran packed up their things as quickly as possible. Basically, everyone only carried a baggage, which did not affect their actions at all. Tang Ji was very satisfied. He waved his hands and said: "Everyone, go quickly.
Come on, let’s meet outside the city.”
The matter was urgent, and they only had one carriage, so it was impossible to bring so many people with them. However, they were among the first people to know the news. As long as nothing unexpected happened, leaving the city would not be a problem at all.
Tang Ji took Jiang Ran out of the house, put her and Jiu'er on the carriage, and turned to Cheng Tie and asked, "Old Cheng, have everyone in the bookstore and printing factory been notified?"
"As soon as Shopkeeper Yue finished speaking, I sent someone to convey it." After Cheng Tie finished speaking, he helped Widow Song get into the carriage.
Tang Ji immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Although Cheng Tie looked simple and honest, he was still quite shrewd, so he had nothing to worry about. He quickly stepped onto the carriage and ordered Cheng Tie to set off.
It didn't take long for the news of the banditry outside the city to spread throughout the city. The usually stable order in the city was completely disrupted and plunged into endless chaos. The sounds of quarrels, cries, and screams mingled together, and the streets were filled with chaos.
On top of it, stalls that fell to the ground, treasures that were too late to be taken away, and even babies that fell...
At the south city gate, the crowds of people leaving the city could be seen as far as the eye could see. The soldiers guarding the city were holding on to the gate tightly to prevent themselves from being knocked down by the crowd.
Tang Ji's carriage was blocked in the street far away. In desperation, he had no choice but to let everyone get off the car and walk out of the city.
"Uncle, okay, there are so many people!" Jiu'er looked into the distance, but couldn't see anything else except his head.
Tang Ji sighed. In the face of disaster, this was just a normal manifestation of human nature, but at the moment he didn't care so much. He led Jiang Ran and Jiu'er and quickly rushed into the crowd.
As the number of people increased, the team leaving the city became more and more crowded.
At this moment, a charming figure appeared on the city tower. She looked downstairs and soon found Tang Ji's voice in the crowd. She raised her spear high and said loudly: "Retreat!"
Immediately, the soldiers downstairs cut off the long team in one go, and slowly waved the spears in their hands: "Retreat! Retreat! Retreat!"
Seeing this posture, the people did not dare to move forward.
Song Yao poked her spear on the ground and continued shouting: "After leaving the South City Gate, the next city is Linghuai County. It would take a normal person two days and two nights to walk on two legs, but it only takes five hours for the bandits to catch up with you."
, do you think it’s safer outside or inside the city?”
After saying this, she jumped up and jumped directly from the city wall.
Tang Ji couldn't help but swallowed when he saw her landing safely. The force settings in this world were so high!
The crowd was quiet for a moment, and then someone questioned again: "There are only 2,000 defenders in Yunhuai City. How can you defeat the bandits with more than 10,000 people? Anyway, they are all dead. If you escape, you may still be able to survive."
There’s a chance you’ll survive!”
Hearing this, many people shouted: "Yes, let us out of the city!"
Song Yao ignored everyone and walked directly to Tang Ji: "Yunhuai City needs you, stay."