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Upon hearing this, Zhao Hanzhang immediately ordered, "Uncle Qianli, gather all the troops, each of them will bring three days' worth of dry food and set off in an hour."

Zhao Ju stood up and responded, "Yes."

Seeing that she had made up her mind, Ji Yuan said, "In that case, Ji will go to Shangcai County to help the girl."

Shangcai County was in chaos. Magistrate Chai saw the smoke and subconsciously asked people to seal the city gate. Chang Ning stopped him and suggested: "The county king should send people to Aoyang and Xiping to inquire about the news at this time, and unite with Xin Xi, Nan'an and other counties rushed to aid Aoyang and Xiping."

"When the smoke breaks out in Haoyang and Xiping, we go to Cai to sit in the middle and lend our troops and horses. Once the enemy invades, won't we become lambs to be slaughtered?"

Chang Ning said: "If Aoyang and Xiping can't stop the enemy, how can we stop Shangcai? It's better to reject the enemy in Aoyang and Xiping."

Magistrate Chai refused to listen.

In the midst of chaos, Ji Yuan and his men pushed aside the government officials and strode in, "County Lord, a disaster is imminent. Why are you still in Shangcai?"

When Magistrate Chai saw Ji Yuan, he subconsciously softened his voice. This person was once Zhao Changyu's aide, "How can there be any big disaster coming? Mr. Ji, don't be alarmist here."

Ji Yuan said: "Don't you know that the rebels are attacking Aoyang and Xiping? Once these two places are conquered, Shangcai will be in danger."

"What kind of governor is there in Gaoyang? How can it be so easy to defeat the Zhao family in Xiping?"

"Does the county gentleman know where the rebel troops attacking the two places came from?"

How did Magistrate Chai County know that the two places only had time to light up the flames of war, and the news must not have been sent out yet. Even if it was sent out, it would take some time to reach him.

Wolf smoke is lit when someone needs help after a war breaks out. There is a smoke stronghold every certain distance. When the people guarding the checkpoint see the smoke, they will light the smoke in the place they are guarding. In this way, it is transmitted outward layer by layer. A warning is also a call for help.

But the specifics of who the enemy is and how many enemies there are cannot be expressed by Langyan. We have to wait for specific reports.

Ji Yuan saw that he really didn't know anything. He was disappointed and happy at the same time, so he pulled him and started to fool him, "It's the Huns' army!"

Magistrate Chai's eyes widened and he said loudly: "This is impossible."

"Why is it impossible? Do you really think they were beaten out of Luoyang?" Ji Yuan said: "They just ransacked Luoyang and had nothing to rob, so they left. The King of Donghai only wanted the power in his hands. Reluctant to confront the Huns with a large army, they retreated before returning to Beijing."

"In the Battle of Luoyang, the morale of the Xiongnu army increased greatly. Their determination to destroy the Central Plains has never changed. They even invaded the capital, so what are they afraid of?" Ji Yuan said: "So as soon as they exited Luoyang, they started to go south. This They want to fight for the land in the Central Plains."

Magistrate Chai fell limply on his chair and believed it. Even Chang Ning didn't find out that Ji Yuan was a liar. He thought he had a special information channel and asked hurriedly: "What should I do?"

"There is only one way now. Send reinforcements to Aoyang or Xiping to keep the enemy out of Shangcai."

"The Huns army cannot be stopped by the imperial army, but we can stop it?"

Ji Yuan pulled him aside and said in a low voice: "Why should the county magistrate stick to one outcome? Send reinforcements. You can advance to attack, and retreat to defend."

Magistrate Chai looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Ji Yuan then whispered: "You have sent reinforcements. If they can block the enemy army, you will have a share of the credit; if you cannot block it, the war will be over outside Shangcai. If the enemy army comes in, you will have no soldiers and horses. Of course you can't defend the city, so if you surrender to the city for the sake of the people throughout the journey, the literati of the Jin Dynasty will also praise you for your ability to bend and stretch."

"Liu Yuan, the left virtuous king of the Xiongnu, has a reputation for recruiting virtuous people. If you surrender, he will treat you with courtesy. Isn't it true that the county prince can attack when you advance and defend when you retreat?"

Magistrate Chai's eyes were bright, he gave a thumbs up and said, "Sir, that's wonderful."

Ji Yuan smiled modestly.

Magistrate Chai asked: "Sir, where do you think I should send this reinforcement?"

Ji Yuan said: "There are no governors and garrison troops in Gaoyang. Other counties will come to the rescue when they see the smoke. But in Xiping, there are not many soldiers stationed in the county. Even with the Zhao family, it is difficult to face the Huns army." It’s difficult, so the county magistrate might as well send someone to Xiping.”

He added: "It just so happens that my girl is going to Xiping to support the tribe. The county prince is rich and has to guard the county. Naturally, he cannot leave Shangcai easily. Why not give these soldiers and horses to my girl to take with him?"

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"Of course, my girl is also willing to take her subordinates and obey the county king's orders. When the superiors ask, they will say that they are all the county king's men and the county king's contribution." Ji Yuan said: "My girl is a woman. There is no point in seeking fame, she is just a soft-hearted person who can't trust the people of Xiping."

Magistrate Chai immediately agreed, "Okay!"

Ji Yuan took two steps back and bowed deeply, "Your Majesty, I would like to thank you on behalf of my daughter and the Zhao family from Xiping."

Magistrate Chai was so grateful that he felt a little elated.

Chang Ning watched silently and did not remind Magistrate Chai that if these soldiers and horses were sent out, they would most likely beat up dogs with meat buns and never come back.

Although Zhao Hanzhang had selfish motives, he did go to save Xiping. Saving Xiping meant saving Shang Cai.

What Ji Yuan said is right. If Xiping or Aoyang cannot be defended, Shangcai will be the next one.

And Shangcai will definitely not be able to stop the incoming rebel army. By then, it will either be destroyed or surrender, and there will be no third way.

In this case, why not choose the path provided by Ji Yuan?

However, he had to ensure that Zhao Hanzhang really went to rescue Xiping when he got these soldiers and horses, rather than running away.

So he grabbed Ji Yuan and said: "Mr. Ji, Zhao Sanniang went to Xiping to rescue people. There are only widowed mothers and weak brothers left in the other courtyard. She is busy working for the county king. The county king can't show nothing at all. It's better to do this. Let Mrs. Zhao and Mr. Zhao Erlang move into the county government office. With the county government here, Mrs. Zhao and Mr. Zhao can be safe."

Ji Yuan smiled slightly, thought for a while and nodded slowly, "That's fine, but there is no need to live in the county government office. Madam and Erlangjun are still observing filial piety, so it will be inconvenient."

He said: "If the county gentleman is interested, why not find a separate courtyard near the county government office to accommodate our wife and Mr. Erlang?"

Magistrate Chai looked at Chang Ning, and after he nodded slightly, he smiled and said: "Great, great, just next to the county government office. There happens to be a private courtyard. When the time comes, I will ask the wife of the family to stay with my wife, so as not to She and Erlangjun are scared."

Ji Yuan agreed and reminded: "We girls will set off immediately, these soldiers and horses..."

Magistrate Chai said: "I will summon them immediately."

Zhao Hanzhang also tied three days of pancakes to his body, filled the water bag with water, took the spear and left. After thinking about it, he turned around and took the sword with him.

When Mrs. Wang heard that Zhao Hanzhang was going to Xiping to rescue people, she hurriedly pulled Erlang over. Without saying a word, she stood at the door and looked at her dreamily.

Zhao Erlang was very excited and wanted to break away from his mother, "Sister, I will go with you."