I was a conman in the Ming Dynasty.

Chapter 224 Emergency Mobilization

Chapter 224 Emergency Mobilization

As soon as Sheng Lan and his party arrived in Hanshan City, Sheng Lan ordered three arrows to be fired.

Chaos erupted both inside and outside Hanshan City. Liu Rushi had just posted a notice explaining the situation, and the people were filled with anxiety. With the emergency mobilization order issued, the people immediately believed that the enemy army was at the city gates.

The people reacted differently; some fled their homes, while others took up arms and vowed to live or die with Hanshan.

Li Mu'en took out a suit of armor he had treasured for many years. This cotton armor was the one he wore when he served in the army. Old Li patted the dust off it.

"Father! Hurry up! The enemy army is about to break in!" Li Fei rushed into the house.

“Where are you going? Our home is in Hanshan! Don’t you even want your home anymore?” Li Mu’en glanced at his son and said.

"Father! Lord Wang led his troops to deliver grain, but the entire army was wiped out. Hanshan Guard has also been dispatched to rescue Hezhou City. Once the enemy arrives, Hanshan will have no soldiers left to use!" Li Fei said anxiously.

“Who says we have no soldiers? Aren’t we? If you’re a man, quickly send Yun’er and Xiao Huzi to Yun’er’s parents’ home so they can hide for a while. You come back immediately and fight alongside your father.” Li Mu’en said solemnly to Li Fei.

Li Fei hesitated.

Li Mu'en slapped him across the face and shouted, "Fei'er! How did your father teach you when you were a child? A good man should protect his country and defend his home. With a great enemy at hand, how can you be so afraid of death?"

"Alright, I'll take Yun'er and her child back to her parents' home right now." Li Mu'en really couldn't do anything about his father. His father insisted on joining the war, and he was powerless to stop him. He could only follow his father and run away as soon as things went wrong.

……

At Zuihualou, Wang Wenzhou's babies gathered for a meeting and discussion.

Sheng Lan wiped away her tears and sobbed, "My husband said that if he doesn't come back alive, we should immediately take the money to Shengjing."

Zhang Shifang frowned and asked in confusion, "Why go to Shengjing? Why not Nanjing? The newly built Earl's Mansion and the Duke of Ying's Mansion are both in Nanjing!"

“I don’t know why either, but that’s what my husband said.” Sheng Lan was also puzzled.

Zhang Shifang looked at Zhang Rong, who nodded, confirming that her husband had said so.

Liu Rushi spoke up, "We don't even know if my husband is in trouble yet, so let's not talk about where to escape to. The best course of action now is to find him."

Wang Zhixin nodded and asked, "How many men are currently available in Hanshan?"

Liu Rushi looked at Wang Wenzhou's babies, each of whom controlled a group of people. The babies huddled together and whispered among themselves.

After a short while, Liu Rushi answered, "Lord Wang, there are still 1 people."

Wang Zhixin solemnly said, "Hand over your men to me, and I will definitely bring the young master back!"

Liu Rushi nodded and said, "Lord Wang, I will also go to rescue my husband, leaving a thousand men for Sister Shenglan."

Liu Rushi looked at Sheng Lan solemnly and said, "If we fail to save my husband, Sister Sheng Lan, you should immediately take the sisters and leave Hanshan under their protection."

Zhang Shifang spoke up, "I will also go to rescue my husband. My guards can all ride horses and can act as vanguards and scouts."

Zhang Rong quickly advised, "Miss, you are six months pregnant, how can you ride a horse?"

Zhang Shifang said coldly, "If I don't go, do you think they'll listen to anyone else's orders?"

Zhang Rong was helpless. These 100-plus guards were from the Duke of Ying's mansion and the Earl of Xinjian's mansion. The Earl of Xinjian's guards were alright, as they would obey Wang Zhixin's orders. But the people from the Duke of Ying's mansion would not obey anyone's orders except for Zhang Shifang and Zhang Rong. Moreover, they would definitely stay by Zhang Shifang's side and would not leave her.

Zhang Shifang smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, it's nothing!"

Liu Rushi said, "Let's do it this way, Sister Shenglan. I have a few more words to say to you."

Liu Rushi instructed Sheng Lan on some matters, such as how to evacuate the civilians and the children in the orphanage.

……

Wang Wenzhou was negotiating with Lin Mu at this time.

"Sigh..." Lin Mu sighed. What a mess this was! His enemy was right in front of him, but he dared not kill him. Because his enemy held the youngest daughter of the rebel king.

"Uncle, you're hurting me," Gao Guilan said softly.

"Little Lanlan, come give me a kiss." Wang Wenzhou tilted his head and kissed her.

Gao Guilan's face turned red all the way to her neck. How could she not be shy in front of so many people? But she couldn't refuse, so she could only cooperate with Wang Wenzhou's kiss.

Lin Mu smiled wryly. He hadn't seen Wang Shazi for more than half a year, and Wang Shazi had not only lost weight but also become more of a womanizer. He had heard before that Wang Shazi was a womanizer, but now that he saw him, he couldn't help but admire him.

"You idiot, release our young lady right now!" Li Mu couldn't stand it any longer.

Wang Wenzhou, with his arm around Gao Guilan, said with a smile, "Brother Lin, we're family. I've told you so many times, but you still don't believe me! Little Lanlan, quickly tell him, am I your husband or not?"

"Hmm!" Gao Guilan nodded, then said to Lin Mu in an annoyed tone, "Are you sick in the head? How many times have I told you to get out of here? He's my husband!"

"Pfft..." Lin Mu suddenly felt like crying. Miss, have you lost your mind? You've only known this person for a day, and he's already your husband? Does your father know?

"Miss...Miss, I'm here!" At this moment, Shan Rong arrived with her guards.

"Phew..." Shan Rong let out a deep breath, pointed at Wang Wenzhou, and cursed, "You damn liar, release the young lady right now, or don't blame us for being impolite!"

Wang Wenzhou pressed his face against Gao Guilan's small face, pointed at Shan Rong, and asked, "Little Lanlan, who is this idiot?"

"My captain of the guards." Gao Guilan was so shy that she felt her face burning up.

Wang Wenzhou said with a smile, "Tell him to take them back quickly and inform your father that we are getting married. Invite your father to Hanshan for the wedding banquet."

"Okay!" Gao Guilan obediently said, "Shan Rong, quickly tell them all to get out of here. Then go back and tell my father that I am getting married to Young Master Lei and invite him to the wedding banquet."

Dan Rong stared at Lin Mu in disbelief and asked, "Brother Lin, what exactly is going on?"

Li Mu said with a wry smile, "I don't know either!"

"Shan Rong, why aren't you leaving yet!" Gao Guilan was anxious. Young Master Lei was too wicked. He kissed and touched her in front of so many people. If this continued, how could she face anyone?

After thinking for a moment, Shan Rong realized that since the young lady was in Wang Wenzhou's hands and he didn't dare to forcibly take her away, he could only go back and report to the commander-in-chief.

"Brother Lin, why don't we retreat?" Shan Rong said.

Lin Mu nodded. Although he wanted to kill Wang Wenzhou, if he killed the young lady like this, he wouldn't survive either.

"Wang Wenzhou, die!" At this moment, Lin Qing arrived with his men.

"Haha!" Wang Wenzhou laughed loudly, "Today is truly lively! Brother Lin, you and your son are doing quite well!"

Lin Mu pointed at Gao Guilan and said, "Qing'er, let's retreat. Miss is in Wang Shazi's hands."

"Hmph!" Lin Mu sneered, then suddenly drew his broadsword and chopped off Shan Rong's head.

"Damn it! This is bad!" Wang Wenzhou shouted, "Brothers, let's retreat!"