"Close the city gate immediately! Disperse the people!"
"quick!"
As soon as he heard that the rebels were coming, Ma Yuanming immediately made arrangements loudly.
I didn't care about anything at this time.
Zhang Bao also looked nervously on the city wall.
After a while.
A team of more than a dozen people came to the bottom of the city wall.
"Open the door!"
"We are here to deliver a message!"
The leader, holding a letter in his hand, shouted at the city gate.
"Drop the letter and get out!"
"Otherwise, shoot to death!"
"Archers prepare!"
Ma Yuanming did not tolerate them and directly asked the archers to prepare.
Upon seeing the archers on the city wall, pointing their bows and arrows at them, the dozen or so rebels suddenly became panicked.
One of them nervously wanted to turn around, but the horse beneath him didn't obey his orders. In a hurry, he fell down.
This made Ma Yuanming laugh out loud on the city wall.
In Ma Yuanming's view.
When the two armies are facing each other, just let the horses go.
Sending a letter at this time is either a letter of challenge or a letter of persuasion to surrender.
Ma Yuanming didn't bother to answer.
The people who delivered the letter obviously did not expect that the people from the county government, who were at such a disadvantage, would dare to treat them like this. They quickly threw down the envelope and fled back in embarrassment.
Wait until they are far away.
Ma Yuanming then sent someone to bring the letter.
Just glanced at it.
His brows furrowed tightly.
"What's wrong?"
"Is there any other plan these rebels can't pull off?"
Zhang Bao came over and asked.
"I leave everything to you!"
"You are leaving the city today! The sooner the better!"
Ma Yuanming didn't say much, he just patted Zhang Bao hard on the shoulder.
Then he left in a hurry.
Zhang Bao looked at Ma Yuanming's solemn expression just now and knew that things would not be that simple.
No hesitation.
He immediately took Li Daniu and walked towards Baoyue Restaurant.
As soon as they entered the door, they saw Su Xiaoyue and Ma Yan'er chatting and laughing in the yard.
Seeing Zhang Bao come in, the two of them stood up quickly.
Su Xiaoyue stepped forward to help Zhang Bao change clothes, while Ma Yan'er looked at Zhang Bao with some embarrassment and stood there awkwardly.
"Xiaoyue, there is something we need to do!"
"Ma Xiao... Yan'er, you know kung fu, can you help me go with you?"
Zhang Bao asked Ma Yaner.
On the way back.
Zhang Bao thought of many ways, but there was no way he could make the stubborn Ma Yan'er just follow him.
But Ma Yaner has always been upright and affectionate towards herself.
Zhang Bao then thought of a way to trick Ma Yan'er out first.
Same as a soldier.
Zhang Bao can completely understand Ma Yuanming's choice.
If it is yourself.
It will be the same.
This is the honor of a soldier!
It is the most honorable way for a soldier to die!
No matter what, Ma Yaner cannot be allowed to die in vain.
What's more, this is something that Ma Yuanming handed over to himself just like he handed over his funeral affairs.
You have to agree even if you don't agree.
After listening to Zhang Bao's words.
Ma Yaner didn't think much about it.
He nodded in agreement.
I was very happy in my heart.
Not only did Zhang Bao change his name, but he also felt satisfied that he could help Zhang Bao.
at this time.
Inside the county government office.
The county magistrate was drinking some wine and listening to music.
After hearing the report from the servants about Ma Yuanming's request to see him, he quickly mobilized everyone to remove these things.
Then I took two sips of tea and then came to the front hall.
"grown ups!"
"Just now the rebel army from Erlong Mountain sent a letter!"
Ma Yuanming said as he handed over the letter.
As soon as I got close.
But I smelled the strong smell of alcohol on the county magistrate's body.
His face instantly turned red!
The people in their military camp worked hard to guard the city wall, and they couldn't even sleep well.
Not to mention having a decent meal.
As the official of Sanhe County, the grand master of his county only cares about his own enjoyment!
Ma Yuanming almost went crazy.
"Um?"
"What does this mean?"
"What a good thing!"
"go!"
“Must go!”
The county magistrate took the letter, read it, and then laughed.
The chief clerk who came over after getting the news heard the county magistrate's words and came over with doubts on his face.
Take the letter and read it.
This is Zhang Guanxi's personal letter.
The meaning is quite simple.
They rebelled and had no intention of taking over the county government. They just wanted to ask the county government to borrow some grain, grass, silver and ordnance, and then they were ready to leave Erlong Mountain.
I hope the county magistrate can send someone to deliver these things to Shanlang Valley, which is more than ten miles away from the county capital.
And he also wanted to thank the county magistrate in person for his kindness.
"grown ups!"
"Think twice!"
"This must be a conspiracy by the bandits!"
When he heard that the county magistrate had such a reaction, Ma Yuanming almost vomited blood.
"If they had no intention of seizing the county government, why did they attack the county government before?"
"Since you want to thank your Excellency for your kindness, why don't you come to the county government yourself?"
"What's more, they have strong troops and horses now, which makes no sense!"
"My lord, you must not give them food and weapons!"
Ma Yuanming was really anxious.
Just in case the county magistrate gets mad and sends these things over.
Then these rebel armies have completely developed.
I heard what Ma Yuanming said.
The county magistrate became embarrassed.
According to his thinking, since the purpose of these rebels is food and grass, wouldn't it be over if they were given to them?
Just think of it as saving money and avoiding disaster.
As long as they leave the boundaries of Sanhe County, they can do whatever they like!
Now that there are these rebels outside, the county magistrate's life is not going to stop.
I haven’t been to Yihonglou and Zuihonglou for several days.
But now that Ma Yuanming has raised these questions again, it seems reasonable to think about it carefully. It is impossible for him to go, but it would be a pity to let this opportunity go.
I really don't know what to do.
"this……"
"Ahem!"
"Well... what Ma Junhou said still makes sense."
"It's just that if this thing is true, wouldn't it be a missed opportunity?"
"Master Chief, what do you think?"
The county magistrate asked the chief clerk behind him.
"grown ups!"
"Marquis Ma Jun!"
"Based on what I've seen, the purpose of this rebel army must be very clear, which is for food and grass."
"It is true that the rebel army has grown a lot as Ma Junhou said, but it must be for the purpose of starting a rebellion and occupying the county seat of Sanhe County. It will not be of any help to them."
"On the contrary, because of this city, many people will be restrained, which is naturally a bad idea."
"So my subordinate thinks we should go!"
"Not only do we have to go, but you also have to go there in person to show our sincerity!"
The chief clerk came forward and said with cupped hands.