Rebirth of the Demon Queen

Chapter 14 Good Opinion

Lin Zisu's words scared some people. Most of these officials' children had no independent opinions. They were frightened when they heard about the bandits, so they all thought it would be better to return as soon as possible.

Hearing what Lin Zisu said, they all hesitated again. I heard that the bandits were a bunch of poor people who didn't have enough to eat. If they fell into their hands.

People with a little knowledge like Xie Yao and Xu Wentao naturally agreed with what Lin Zisu said. Others like Zhao Shixun felt that Lin Zisu, a yellow-haired girl, was alarmist. After all, Zhuangzi was in the wilderness, so it would be safer to return to the capital.

For a while, there was a lot of discussion in the hall, and there was no consensus.

Liang Mingtai was also frightened at first. When he heard someone questioning Lin Zisu, he stood up and scolded: "Of course what Miss Lin said is true. I already believe it, why don't you believe it?"

Someone in the crowd immediately said sarcastically: "Who in the capital doesn't know that Mr. Liang is a loving and affectionate master. Before he got married, he had several beautiful girls in his house who were in love with each other. It was a matter of life and death, but he still thought about marrying other girls.

You are so attentive, but I don’t know if this girl will miss you."

Liang Mingtai usually regarded himself as a romantic and suave person, so he didn't think there was any sin in having more girls in the same room. However, when someone else was looking for fun in front of so many people, he felt uncomfortable after all, so he immediately started to quarrel with that person.

Xu Wentao was very impatient when his mother had not arrived for a long time, so he slapped Liang Mingtai on the head hard, and Liang Mingtai suddenly fell silent.

Xu Wentao walked up to Xie Yao and said: "Second Prince, the situation is critical and we cannot hesitate, so just give everyone the orders."

Xie Yao glanced at the faces of everyone in the hall one by one and said in a deep voice: "This prince didn't think carefully just now. Don't blame me. Miss Lin is right. The enemy's situation is unknown at this time, so it is extremely unwise to go on the road rashly. I have

Send someone to investigate, and we will make plans after the spies report back."

When the second prince spoke, others, even if they had opinions, only dared to whisper and did not dare to question openly.

He also remembered that Chen Yuqi's father, Chen Jinghui, had been in southern Xinjiang for many years. Although he handed over the military power of southern Xinjiang when he returned to Beijing, he still took the command of the commander of the Shenshu Camp. Three-thirds of the troops of the Beijing Camp were in his hands. At this time

If you show favor to the Chen family, you may be able to get help from Shenshuying in the future.

Xu Wentao did not want to hide it, and said calmly: "I ordered eighty guards when I left the city today. In addition to the original guards on Zhuangzi, there are still hundreds of guards."

Xu Wentao was obviously unconvinced and said angrily: "Okay! Okay! You all have a point!" He stopped arguing at the moment.

Xu Wentao was slightly disappointed, raised his head and said to everyone: "Since you have arrived at our Xu family's Zhuangzi, Xu will definitely protect you to the death. The backyard wall of this Zhuangzi is high and thick, and even the bandits cannot break it, so all the women can follow.

My mother went to the backyard to rest for a while, and the others followed me to guard the front yard. The second prince has already sent people to the capital to ask for help. As long as the rogues are not allowed to enter, our lives will be fine."

"Thieves and bandits are all a group of desperadoes. We have too few people at our disposal to defeat them in a head-on breakout."

Lin Wenjing saw that his sister had chosen a short bow, and asked curiously: "Sister, in just a few days, you have learned archery again?"

In the last life, Xu Wentao, who no one dared to marry, stayed at the border for five years, and finally married Chen Yuqi. In this life, with more experiences in this village, I wonder what kind of marriage the two will have?

"Brother, let's also choose weapons for self-defense."

This Chen Yuqi is the fourth lady of the Chang'an Marquis Mansion. Her family has been a military officer for generations. When she comes to Chen Yuqi, she usually doesn't like playing chess, calligraphy and painting, but she has good martial arts skills.

Princess Yong'an had many Zhuangzi under her name, so naturally she would not station many guards in such a remote Zhuangzi. Xie Yao also knew this very well, but he was just afraid of irritating a group of people in the hall again, so he kept his voice very low.

"Second Prince, there are about a thousand rioters in front of us. They robbed the village of food and occupied the official road. Several carriages used to offer incense at Lingtan Temple were robbed, and their bodies were thrown on the official road."

He glanced at Princess Yong'an and said: "Those bandits are just a mob. Even if we are small, they may not be able to enter Zhuangzi. Cousin Tao is the master of the house today, so please let Cousin Tao make the decision.

These guards are also dispatched by cousin Tao."

Lin Zisu listened to the tit-for-tat exchanges between Chen Yuqi and Xu Wentao, and secretly felt the wonder of fate.

Xu Shan and Lu Feng each ordered people to go down. Chen Yuqi saw a dozen people standing under the eaves with arrogant expressions. They were obviously the royal guards brought by Xie Yao, so she said loudly: "You are the personal guards of His Highness the Second Prince.

They must all be very skilled, so I leave the safety of this hall to you."

"Chen Yuqi!"

Thinking of this, Xie Yao had already made up his mind. Seeing that Xu Wentao still looked unconvinced, he said: "Cousin Tao, what my eldest aunt said is right. Miss Chen's family background is very important. What she just said makes sense."

Someone raised their head, and the pessimistic mood immediately spread among the crowd. The girls were still concerned about their image, and they sobbed softly one after another, but a few teenagers burst into tears.

Xu Wentao angrily scolded: "You stinky girl wants to fight with me, wait until you get back alive!"

While Xu Wentao was talking, Princess Yong'an entered the hall with Xu Fangruo. Everyone was only worried and did not bother to greet her.

Chen Yuqi did not refuse, and stood up from the crowd, like a general about to go on an expedition, and said: "Cousin Tao, call all the guards to gather in the yard, and instruct a few more people to move the weapons in the village.

Come here."

In order to set off himself, Xu Wentao made an appointment today with some dandy boys. Unexpectedly, they were all such idiots when they were in danger. He was upset when he heard this and said loudly: "They are just a bunch of refugees, why are you crying!"

Lin Wen and Jing Shen thought so.

In her previous life, Lin Zisu was proficient in bow and horse, and it was natural that she could draw a bow and shoot arrows. However, in this life, she did not have the martial arts in her previous life, and she had not practiced bows and arrows. She only had the skills to pull a small bow.

The group of people here today have rich or noble families. If I can turn the tide, it will be a life-saving favor to these families and will definitely bring a lot of help to my succession.

Seeing that these people seemed to be ignoring her, she shook her head and said to everyone in the hall: "If you have practiced martial arts on weekdays, go and pick out a weapon that you can find handy. Who knows, your life may be at stake soon."

Xu Wentao did not agree with Chen Yuqi's statement, and the two started arguing. Princess Yong'an, who had been sitting in the middle of the hall, suddenly spoke up and said: "Brother Tao, today is not the time to show off. Just do what your cousin said."

Xie Yao left the palace today with more than a dozen guards. Including the guards on Zhuangzi, there were only more than a hundred people. He knew that these people would not be able to stop thousands of rogues, so he felt a little afraid, but also had a little luck.

The two chatted casually for a few words, and Lin Zisu had an idea and said, "Sister, I have a few ideas, what do you think?"

Chen Yuqi was not modest and continued: "If we are scattered in various places and it is difficult to take care of both ends, it is better for everyone to stay here. First, we have someone to take care of us, and secondly, this yard is not big, making it easier to defend the enemy."

Xu Wentao felt awkward, but he still listened to Chen Yuqi's instructions. Soon more than a hundred guards were in the yard, and bundles of weapons were placed in the west room.

Xu Wentao's roar calmed many people down. Xie Yao whispered to Xu Wentao: "Cousin Tao, how many guards do we have on Zhuangzi?"

He changed from his usual high-spirited style and said solemnly: "The second prince has a destiny, and Xu will definitely live up to his trust." As he spoke, he couldn't help but focus on Lin Zisu.

Princess Yong'an went straight to the main seat in the hall and sat down, listening to the movements in the hall without any expression on her face.

Chen Yuqi was good at martial arts by nature and thought she was good at martial arts. Unfortunately, there were not many girls around her who were good at martial arts. She always felt that it was rare to find a close friend in the world. When she saw Lin Zisu dressed up like this, she actually felt close to her.

Lin Zisu was currently lowering his head and covering a young girl's back to comfort her softly, her eyes not looking at him at all.

Hearing what Xu Wentao said so rudely, Chen Yuqi raised her eyebrows, sheathed her dagger and said angrily: "Xu Wentao, don't look down on me! I grew up in southern Xinjiang and have been on the battlefield. The bandits are strong today. This Zhuangzi

It’s so broken that drafts leak everywhere, do you think that if you guard the front yard, the bandits won’t be able to get in?”

After hearing Xu Wentao's deployment, Lin Zisu frowned and was about to turn around to speak when a chuckle came from the crowd, and everyone looked towards the place where the sound came from.

What's more, if there are so many men in this hall and they are lucky enough to escape because of the protection of a yellow-haired girl, wouldn't it be very embarrassing in the future?

Xie Yao was also suspicious in his heart, but he was relieved immediately. He knew that his aunt had always been shrewd and careful and would never take risks.

"Xu Shan, Lu Feng, you two each lead 20 guards to ambush in the east and west wings, armed with spears and swords. If the thieves rush to the hall, go out to cover up the thieves. If you are targeted by the thieves, just go back to the house and guard the doors and windows.

, you must not be tempted to fight."

When Mrs. Chang'an heard that Princess Yong'an had summoned a group of young people today, she hurriedly forced her daughter over on the pretext of helping.

After hearing Chen Yuqi's rebuttal, Xu Wentao laughed angrily and said: "Okay, okay, if you have any great opinions, just tell them and let everyone listen!"

Xu Wentao scolded: "What's so great about going to southern Xinjiang! As your father often said, the strength of the weak has never been determined since ancient times. It only depends on how you use your troops. Although the number of thieves and bandits is large, they are just a mob. As long as they are

Once we get rid of their leader, the rest will naturally scatter in all directions as they lose their momentum."

I saw a girl playing with a dagger in her hand, with a look of disdain on her face, and said: "It's over, it's over, according to Mr. Xu's arrangement, our group will definitely be dead today."

Lin Zisu whispered a few words in Chen Yuqi's ear. Chen Yuqi was confused at first, but after listening to the two sentences, she became more and more happy. She raised her hands and praised loudly: "My sister is really smart as ice and snow!"

Since the founding of the Dayan Dynasty, military generals have mostly used the powerful Kaiyuan Bow. The small tip bow is not powerful enough to penetrate armor, so it is used by civilian hunters for hunting.

Lin Zisu had naturally practiced martial arts in her last life, but after going through this reincarnation, she had no idea of ​​those exquisite moves. She said nervously: "Sister, I made fun of you. I thought that today I am just some little thieves, just pretending, maybe it can be done."

Scare them."

Before the spy could finish speaking, a young man in the hall cried out, "Oh my god, I don't want to die yet!"

Chen Yuqi and Lin Zisu were not familiar with each other. Seeing this pretty little girl wearing a riding attire, holding a short bow, carrying a quiver on her back, and hanging a steel sword on her waist, she looked somewhat heroic. She was slightly surprised and said: "This sister has also been

Have you ever practiced martial arts?"

Chen Yuqi ordered the weapons and ordered Xu Wentao to select twenty guards who were proficient in archery to guard the doors and windows of the hall. He also called the two chief guards of the Princess's Palace into the hall.

This question was really difficult to explain, so Lin Zisu could only vaguely say: "Most of the skills in the world are similar. This bow is exquisitely made. You can try it later."

Seeing Chen Yuqi's orderly arrangements, Lin Zisu admired her. She pulled Lin Wenjing and followed several teenagers into the side hall. She picked a green steel sword and hung it on her waist. She turned her head and thought again,

I chose a small bow that no one cared about and held it in my hand.

Immediately, he called several servants from the Zhuangzi and moved all the tung oil from the Zhuangzi to the courtyard. He also ordered people to nail up all the side doors of the screen wall and flower gallery.

Although others looked down on Chen Yuqi's identity as a woman, they naturally did not dare to express objections after Princess Yong'an and Xie Yao's words.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall looked at Xu Wentao. Facing the timid and hopeful eyes of everyone, Xu Wentao felt a thorn in his back for the first time in his life.

Everyone was shocked when they heard this. Since ancient times, how many women have understood the art of war? How many women can lead troops to fight?

Xu Wentao knew as soon as he heard it that it was the voice of his second aunt's cousin Chen Yuqi. Ever since he could remember, this cousin had always been against him. Unexpectedly, she had already passed the age of hairpins and was still like a child. In such a tight situation,

Time never stops.

It’s just that she has a straightforward temper and is incompatible with her peers in Beijing. She is over eighteen years old this year, and no one in Beijing dares to come to propose marriage.

Chen Yuqi sneered at Xu Wentao's remarks: "What's the use of these nonsense? Can the aura help you kill the enemy? Besides, the guards in your house and the guards at the house can barely do it, how can they have the aura?"

The people in the hall are all young men and young ladies, few of them understand the art of war, and few of them have ever seen marching and fighting.

The village in the southeast was only four or five miles away from Zhuangzi. The spies sent by Xie Yao were the guards who always accompanied him in the palace. They traveled very quickly and got their reward after half an hour.

This time life was at stake, and no one in Zhuangzi dared to take it lightly. In addition to Chen Yuqi's arrangements, they also spent time arranging various mechanisms.

In early spring, the days are still very short, and when it comes to Youshi, the sky becomes a little dark. Under the low dusk, the branches of the golden osmanthus tree in the courtyard move with the wind, adding to the desolation.

Jackdaws were chirping not far away, and everyone in the hall was filled with fear.

After waiting for reinforcements for a long time, the second prince Xie Yao felt worried and a little bored. Seeing the scattered figures in the hall, he could no longer see their faces clearly, so he said in a hoarse voice: "Just hold the lamp!"

(End of chapter)