Guan Xiaorou replied subconsciously: "You know how much the head of the family attaches great importance to Iron Can Mountain, and Zuo Feifei went down the mountain to help the village stop bandits. We can't just watch Zuo Feifei and the others encounter danger and pretend that they don't know what to do, right?"
"But Yangquan Ridge is not close to the village. It would be too dangerous for us to take people there rashly! We might not be able to save people, but we might even get ourselves involved!"
Tang Dongdong immediately expressed his opposition.
"I know I know!"
Guan Xiaorou, who had been forcing herself to stay calm for the past two days, finally couldn't hold it in anymore and was running around in circles: "The boss said that as long as you are willing to think about it, there are always more solutions than difficulties! I will definitely be able to think of a solution! I will
I’ll definitely be able to think of a way!”
But at this time, most of the weapons available in Xihewan were used, and there were not enough manpower in hand. What could she do?
Although there were many male and female workers, they had not received professional training and suffered heavy casualties due to the village's defense. To send them out to rescue Zuo Feifei was to risk their lives.
And it will be a meaningless death.
The bodyguards should be able to break out of the bandit siege, but the remaining bodyguards in the village are not enough to protect the village. Once they are sent out, what will happen to the village?
Iron Can Mountain is very important, but the factory in the village is even more important!
Guan Xiaorou even thought about the hot air balloon, but the escort in charge of the hot air balloon said that the fog was too thick and the enemy could not be seen clearly when the hot air balloon reached the sky, so it would be useless to release it.
Jin Feng explained that hot air balloons are Xihewan's trump card for saving lives and should not be exposed unless absolutely necessary.
Guan Xiaorou thought about it again and again, and finally decided not to use the hot air balloon for the time being.
"How to do how to do!"
Guan Xiaorou was so distraught that she almost bit her lips with anxiety, but she couldn't think of a good solution at all.
"The head of the house said that when everyone adds fuel, the flames will rise. If one person can't come up with a solution, just find a few more people to think about it together!"
Thinking of this, Guan Xiaorou said: "Xiaoyu, find someone to see if the three village chiefs and Captain Fan have time. If you have time, come over and have a meeting, and let's work out a solution together!"
Xiaoyu was about to answer when another female escort ran over.
"Madam, team leader, there is a letter from sir!"
The female escort held up a small bamboo tube and shouted while running.
"Bring it to me quickly!"
Guan Xiaorou rushed forward excitedly and took the bamboo tube.
Jin Feng didn't carry many carrier pigeons, so he was reluctant to use them. Guan Xiaorou hadn't heard from him for some time.
Although she still didn't know what was written in the bamboo tube, Guan Xiaorou felt a lot more at ease just knowing Jin Feng's letter.
He quickly opened the small bamboo tube and took out a piece of paper with densely written small characters.
At this time, Guan Xiaorou remembered that she was illiterate and ignored her embarrassment. She handed the note to Tang Dongdong: "Quick, look what the boss said!"
Tang Dongdong took the note and checked it quickly.
The ice-like sadness on his face before quickly dissipated as if seeing sunlight.
It turned into surprise, shock, and a bit of enlightenment.
When Guan Xiaorou saw Tang Dongdong like this, she became even more anxious. She pulled Tang Dongdong's sleeve and asked, "Where is the boss?"
"Brother Feng said that he and Xiaobei have arrived in Suizhou and will be back soon. He also knows about our affairs."
"What did the master say?"
"Brother Feng asked Brother Tiezi to send 300 war horses back, and then withdraw all the escorts from Guangyuan County and counties to form a cavalry team to suppress the bandits as quickly as possible and scare the surrounding area to avoid more attacks.
The common people pretended to be bandits and took advantage of the fire!"
Tang Dongdong said quickly: "Brother Feng also said that Xiaoyu should mobilize the people as soon as possible and launch a propaganda war, telling the people that pretending to be bandits and coming to Jinchuan to rob is a serious crime of beheading. Even if the government does not pursue the case, the Zhenyuan Escort Bureau will never show mercy!"
"Why didn't I think of this method a few days ago?"
After listening to Tang Dongdong's words, Guan Xiaorou slapped her forehead hard several times.
Although the speed of flying pigeons to deliver letters is fast, it still takes several days for one round trip.
The information Jin Feng knew in Suizhou was from a few days ago.
He did not expect that banditry would spread so quickly, and he underestimated Master Chen's methods.
If it was when banditry first broke out, Jin Feng's method would definitely be effective, but in the past few days, the escorts in the village have been taken away by Master Chen, and places such as Iron Can Mountain, Heishuigou, and Shuangtuofeng have also been divided by Master Chen.
, they can only fight on their own.
In fact, Guan Xiaorou had already sent a message to Liu Tie and Zhong Ling'er, which seemed to coincide with Jin Feng's method. However, her reaction was slow, and the war horses and bodyguards were not in place yet.
Guan Xiaorou knew that Jin Feng's method was very effective, but she was powerless.
"Xiaorou, don't blame yourself, you've done a good job."
Tang Dongdong comforted him and changed the subject: "I haven't finished speaking yet. Brother Feng also told me something else."
"Say it quickly!" Guan Xiaorou's attention was indeed diverted.
"Brother Feng asked Xiaoyu to tell the people that we in Xihewan purchased grain from Jiangnan to prepare for disaster relief, but the powerful people in Xichuan wanted to sell grain at high prices to make a fortune from the disaster, so they found trouble and sealed up our granary."
At this point, Tang Dongdong turned to look at Xiaoyu: "Feng Ge specifically explained that we must guarantee to the people in advance that once the granary of our Jinchuan Chamber of Commerce is unsealed, all grains will be sold at the same price as this time last year, and there will never be a price increase. Even if there is no
People who have money can also help us work in exchange for food!"
"I understand!" Xiaoyu nodded and took note, then frowned and said, "But in this way, sir, you will completely offend the powerful!"
"The head of the family knew that he would offend many people from the beginning."
Guan Xiaorou remembered what Jin Feng once told her, shook her head and said: "Don't worry about this, just follow the boss' instructions!"
"yes!"
Xiaoyu left with Xiaotian and the female escort who delivered the message.
The propaganda war involves all aspects, and Xiaoyu must arrange it personally.
Guan Xiaorou put away the note and was about to go back to wait for the village chief and Captain Fan, but suddenly she heard the sound of gongs coming from outside.
"What's going on? The bandits are attacking again?"
Guan Xiaorou's expression couldn't help but change.
"Sister-in-law, Brother Tiezi has brought people back, and he also brought back many war horses!"
A villager rushed in: "The bandits at the entrance of the village were all dispersed by Brother Tiezi and his men!"
"Brother Tiezi is finally back!"
Guan Xiaorou held up her skirt and rushed out of the yard.
Aju quickly followed with several female escorts.
At the entrance of the village, Liu Tie led dozens of cavalrymen to form an arrow formation and shuttled back and forth among the bandits!
Knowing that the situation in the village was critical, Liu Tie brought back all the earliest batch of old bodyguards. They had not only participated in many bandit suppressions, but also participated in the Battle of Xichuan. They were all battle-hardened veterans and could be said to be under Jin Feng's command.
The best among the best.
Not only is he skilled in bow and horse, he is also ruthless in his attacks!
Although they are not equipped with black armor, everyone is equipped with sharp black knives.
