Not long after, outside the city of Yuanshan County, the returning army, who had been betrayed on the spot, the captured county guard, and many others were already plunged into a chaotic scene.
However, this chaos did not last long. As the former county soldiers led by An Wuyi suddenly attacked and occupied three city gates, they were quickly calmed down. Then amidst the faint smell of blood,
Only then did we officially welcome the group of people with the little round face.
In the process, a group of close followers, including the county governor Zhu Lun, were tied up and pushed down in the mud. They could only watch helplessly as their former subordinate An Wuyi, along with the jubilant county soldiers, occupied the area one after another.
The government offices, warehouses and other key places in the county.
Then, at the moment when he was brought to the bullock cart with disheveled hair, he struggled up and spat out the sand in his mouth, then threw himself forward and shouted in a hissing voice:
"Why?"
"Where is the prince! Why are you treating me like this!"
At this time, he was punched in the stomach by Han Sanshi, the leader of Zhongyongdu who was guarding the bullock cart, and his whole body was retching and hunched over: he was giggling and screaming and could no longer make any sound.
At this time, An Wuyi, who was standing on the steps of the county government office in the city, also said loudly and solemnly to the representatives of the elders in the city who had been summoned to greet them:
"By the order of the Crown Prince, I would like to inform you and others."
"The former governor of the county, Zhu Lun, paid no attention to the kindness of the country and the world. When Haidong was in danger, he did not want to repay the favor and deceived the superiors and deceived the inferiors. He secretly collaborated with foreign enemies to murder your Majesty. He also took desperate risks and attempted to assassinate the emperor."
"Therefore, under the orders of the Crown Prince of the prison country, Zhu's party will be imprisoned and questioned; the rest of the people who have nothing to do will not be questioned. Others who have been deceived are allowed to go to the county government to redeem themselves..."
"Where are the sons and daughters? Follow me to check the relatives and family properties of the Zhu family. No one is allowed to be left out!"
After hearing this last sentence, many county soldiers present also responded loudly. Then they loudly read out Zhu's charges while rushing into the many runoffs in the streets and alleys in groups.
Even the county soldiers who stayed in the city were no exception.
"you……"
"you……"
"How dare you..."
When Zhu Lun heard these words, his expression was in disbelief and shock at this moment, and then turned into panic and deep despair. He wanted to scold An Wuyi for being ungrateful; he also wanted to threaten that his family was the county's
The largest vassal and city lord, one of the most powerful families in the area.
That's why he took the opportunity to take over and control the situation in the county after the former county guard and army lieutenants fled upon hearing the news. An Wuyi was the commander of the county soldiers who he had won over and retained. At one time, he even thought about marrying off the daughter of his clan.
Give it to him to manage the county and city into a monolithic situation.
However, with the arrival of the Prince of the Supervisory Kingdom, everything seemed to have been turned upside down. Moreover, although most of the charges assigned to him by the other party were nonsense; but on the other hand, if they really wanted to investigate,
It's not entirely the result of unfounded speculation.
Seeing that the situation in Kaidong Kingdom was declining and the vassal state was no longer in existence, as a powerful person with a local origin and some ideas, he also tried to make profits. Direct collusion with the Fuso bandits was out of the question, and the other party might not be able to do so.
He is so attractive to a mere city lord.
However, it is not uncommon for businessmen with Maitreya sect or pseudo-Baekje rebel background to make profits from each other; and even secretly send people to rob the road and raid the remaining members of the feudal family who fled north. And what they obtained
The items had not had time to be disposed of, and they could not withstand inspection.
The next moment, his mind started to spin violently, trying to find a way out for himself, or to show his value to the prince; so he crawled forward again and hissed at the carriage:
"I am willing to serve the Crown Prince..."
"I have urgent news, I want to..."
However, the next moment, there were screams one after another from behind Zhu Lun; it was the close subordinates who were arrested on the spot, and their heads were displayed in public amidst the cries of mercy and curses; and Zhu Lun was also kicked hard.
Stepping on the back of my mind, my vision suddenly flipped several times in confusion.
And An Wuyi, who cut off his head with his own hands, sighed with determination on his face:
"If you want to serve the Crown Prince, where will you put me?"
Then, he held the bloody human head and walked respectfully to the bullock cart, cupping his hands and saying:
"Your Majesty, the Zhu family's party has surrendered to the law;"
"Very good... Next, you still need to continue to stabilize the situation in the city."
Then a soft voice came from inside the bullock cart:
"Your Majesty, please be patient,"
However, An Wuyi paused and hesitated to speak:
"It's just that I want to ask for a favor from your Majesty..."
"But it doesn't matter..."
The bullock cart responded:
"It's certainly not a pity to die if the Zhu family commits rebellion. However, some family members may not know about it. Could you please be kind to me and avoid the death penalty?"
"This matter is simple. I have appointed you as the acting county guard. I think it will be easier to handle all the subsequent matters. You can take care of yourself."
Inside the bullock cart, he said without hesitation:
"Just please restrain the county soldiers in their actions to avoid hurting innocent people and damaging the holy virtues and heavenly hearts..."
"Your Majesty is so generous and holy, even if a villain is shattered to pieces, it is difficult to repay him."
At this moment, An Wuyi was completely convinced: the last bit of vague care and resentment in his heart also disappeared. After all, he is a local, a serious martial arts student, but he doesn't want to offend him too much.
Hometown.
However, the previous years were quite wasted, so that I could not make any progress in the position of county military school captain for more than ten years. It was after the county guard escaped that he was promoted by the Zhu family and became one of the two commanders. And after meeting this prince
; Only then did we have this series of soaring prospects.
"It's just that I'm in trouble now, and everyone who was close to me has been separated."
However, the man inside the bullock cart spoke again:
"It is necessary to replenish some supplies and manpower on the spot..."
"This is what it should be!"
An Wuyi couldn't help but nodded and praised:
"I'm going to make arrangements now and send orders to the county government, even if your Majesty has made your choice?"
But after the bullock cart drove into the county government office, and was surrounded by the loyal and brave Du Hong Dashou and others who once again exchanged their guns for cannons, and their armors were brand new, and occupied the empty original inner house, the little round-faced man seemed to be freed.
He was as tight as a bowstring, and his body suddenly relaxed.
But he was holding his chest that seemed to be about to jump out of his throat, panting slightly and leaning on a gum; and with an expression of expectation of approval and thirst for praise, he looked at Jiang Tian who was quietly accompanying him beside him, and with a look.
A voice of faint attachment and reverence said:
"Ancestor, just now, just now under the city, you really scared Man'er."
"It's okay, you did a good job, at least better than I expected."
Jiang Tian naturally encouraged him:
"It's just that the county guard is just that. Isn't it too much to implicate his relatives and family members..."
However, the little round face hesitated and said:
"At this point, you need to understand the cause and effect relationship first."
Jiang Tian, on the other hand, was persuasive and said:
"First of all, those assassins can get the seal and infiltrate into the army. As a county guard, can they stay out of it?"
"Secondly, you didn't have much at the time. Apart from your title of heir apparent, what else could you rely on to impress others?"
"Of course An Wuyi and others can show their righteousness or their interests clearly? But why do you let those ordinary county soldiers work for you wholeheartedly?"
"To them, you, the crown prince, are like the bright moon hanging high in the sky. Although you are respected, but what does it have to do with them on a daily basis? This requires some vital interests that can impress them."
"Furthermore, it is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. If you cannot provide enough rewards and benefits and just make empty promises, how long do you think those loyal and brave men outside the door can continue to maintain their relationship?
"
"Since you can't give enough rewards and benefits, you can only find ways to make them get it themselves. And your title as the Crown Prince and the great righteousness it represents are undoubtedly the best reasons for their actions at the moment.
."
"Finally, let me ask you, do you want to see the whole city cry, or a few families cry? If those county soldiers can't profit by robbing these first-class wealthy families, then they can only allow them to rob
You've robbed the people. Is this what you want to see?"
"Is this what our ancestors said, a driving problem where we can only choose the lesser of two evils?"
The little round face suddenly raised his head and said:
"If you don't choose, you don't have to bear the consequences. But, in your current position, how can you escape from everything?"
Jiang Tian said meaningfully:
"Sometimes, not making a choice is just an irresponsible choice. Especially for those who trust you and follow you."
"The ancestor's teachings are right, Man'er is safe, Man'er will not want to retreat anymore."
But the little round face’s eyes became firm and he said:
"Previously, Man'er always thought of avoiding threats and disputes, but unknowingly, those who followed Man'er were repeatedly implicated and even died violently."
When Jiang Tian heard this, he was slightly stunned and surprised. It was obvious that she had grown and changed a bit along the way. To be honest, he was not optimistic that this little thing, which was obviously overprotected, could survive to the end.
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Along the way, he also crammed some common sense and insights into Little Round Face, which he thought might come in handy; but how much content she could remember and comprehend could only depend on her personal qualifications.
Then, Jiang Tian looked at the progress bar that had changed to "107%" and the remaining "countdown to 22:06"; in the end, he silently rejected the "return immediately" option because he felt that he seemed to be okay.
Do something more for this little thing.
Then, he said to the little round face:
"Later, if An Wuyi comes to see you, I will ask him for a list of unsettled people and wealthy families in the city."
"Tell him again that you are going to inspect the county and city to check on the people's livelihood and sentiment and to meet with the elders to express their feelings."