0p0 Chapter 218 Rumors 4
Chapter 218 Rumors 4
Chapter 218 Rumors Abound
Wang Wenzhou's babies didn't want to leave, not even the ugly monster. Left with no other choice, Wang Wenzhou could only wait until Hanshan City was about to fall before fleeing with his babies.
The next morning, just as dawn broke, Wang Wenzhou's grain delivery team set off.
The amount of grain being transported was only 20,000 shi (a unit of dry measure), which wasn't a large quantity. However, the procession was enormous, with Nianxia leading a team of 500 female police officers at the very front.
Zhang Jiao became pregnant, and Wang Wenzhou wouldn't let her work at the women's police unit. Nian Xia became the captain of the women's police unit instead. This was because Wang Wenzhou hadn't trained any cavalry, and only the women's police unit had good riding skills. Wang Wenzhou took them along, using them as reconnaissance soldiers.
The labor camp mobilized 40 detachments, totaling 4000 people. Apart from more than 1,000 people transporting food, the remaining 3,000 people were used to protect Wang Wenzhou.
All four detachments of the special forces battalion, totaling two thousand men, were mobilized. This was Wang Wenzhou's most powerful fighting force, armed to the teeth. Wang Wenzhou himself believed that even if surrounded by bandits, he could break through the encirclement with these two thousand men.
Wang Wenzhou sat in the sedan chair with his three babies, Sheng Lan, Zhang Rong, and Ge Wei.
Wang Wenzhou didn't want to take the babies with him. Although he felt there was no danger, what if there was? But the babies wouldn't allow it.
It's all because Liu Rushi is too wicked. She thinks that Wang Wenzhou has a team of female police officers around him. If it weren't for the baby watching over him, Wang Wenzhou would definitely sleep with the pretty female police officers.
Therefore, Wang Wenzhou's three baby groups each sent one baby to accompany him.
Wang Wenzhou took a sip of milk and said with a smile, "Lazy Lan, Weiwei, you two should also have some milk to replenish your energy. We're going to have some fun later."
Sheng Lan was both amused and exasperated. Ever since the adult successfully lost weight, he'd been having sex everywhere he went. But what troubled Sheng Lan was that she hadn't been able to conceive the adult's child.
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Hanshan Guard Office.
Xu Yingjie handed the letter to Ma Deyun and said, "Take a look."
The three talented scholars circulated the letter once. It was written by Li Hongye, the prefect of Hezhou, and requested Xu Yingjie to lead troops to defend the city.
In the past six months, Xu Yingjie not only replenished the soldiers of the four guards of Manhanshan, but also trained them quite well. After all, Xu Yingjie came from a military family, from the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, and his ancestor was the famous general Xu Da. With such a family tradition of learning, he certainly had some skill in training soldiers.
Xu Yingjie asked, "What do you think? Are we going to send troops or not?"
Ma Deyun said with a smile, "Young Master, this kind of thing is thankless. Why should we send troops to help? Not to mention whether we can save Hezhou, if we end up getting ourselves into trouble, it would be a loss."
Xu Yingjie nodded and said, "Brother Ma is absolutely right, that's what I think too."
"No!" Yang Shan shook his head and said, "Young Master, we must send troops, and as soon as possible. All troops must be mobilized."
Sun Feng scoffed, "Brother Yang, have you lost your mind? We only have 20,000 men, and they are all military households from the garrison. Hong Chengchou and Cao Wenzhao had hundreds of thousands of troops, but they were helpless against the rebel Li Zicheng. Cao Wenzhao even lost his life because of it."
"Don't rush, listen to me first." Yang Shan said with a smile, "I understand that with our forces, we cannot withstand the rebel army. If the rebel army attacks Hezhou City, Hezhou City will surely fall."
Ma Deyun and the others all frowned deeply. Since the fall of Hezhou City was inevitable, why bring the troops there? To be buried alive with them?
Yang Shan continued, "Hanshan is now extremely wealthy, and the bandits will surely attack it. If we stay in Hanshan, we will have no choice but to live and die with Hanshan. But if we send troops to rescue Hezhou, the city will have already been captured by the bandits by the time we arrive."
"Haha!" Yang Shan laughed loudly, "What's even more unfortunate is that when we led our troops back to Hanshan, Hanshan was also captured by the bandits, and Wang Shazi was torn to pieces by the bandits."
"Hahaha..." Ma Deyun and the others laughed. So that's how it is! This is a good idea!
Xu Yingjie nodded and said, "Gentlemen, immediately pass down the order to pack our bags and depart tomorrow."
Yang Shan said, "Young Master, our families are all in Hanshan. We need to go home and settle them first."
Xu Yingjie nodded and said, "Of course! Well then, you are all my friends, so there's no need to stand on ceremony with me. I have a house in Nanjing. You can have your families stay there for a while until the enemy army retreats, then they can return to Hanshan."
"Thank you, Young Master!" Ma Deyun and the others thanked him repeatedly.
Xu Yingjie said with a smile, "We are brothers, no need to be so polite."
Yang Shan thought for a moment and then said, "The people of Hanshan don't know that the rebel army has entered Hezhou territory. Wang Shazi must have blocked the news. In my opinion, we should spread this news."
Xu Yingjie nodded and said with a smile, "Let's do it this way! Why not give Wang Shazi trouble?"
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The Tower of No Return.
Li Mu'en took a sip of wine, looked at Old Zhang, and asked, "Old Zhang, have you heard the rumors circulating on the street today?"
Old Zhang shook his head and asked in confusion, "What is it?"
Li Mu'en cursed and said, "Now everyone on the street is saying that the rebel army has entered Hezhou territory and will attack Hanshan in a few days."
Old Zhang frowned and said calmly, "Really? That could be fatal!"
Li Mu'en sneered, "Old Zhang, don't play dumb. You dare say you don't know the inside story? Wang Qingtian married your darling."
Old Zhang said with a wry smile, "I really didn't know! Jiaojiao is pregnant. If there were any danger, Wang Wenzhou would definitely have arranged for her to leave. But Jiaojiao didn't leave Hanshan."
Li Mu'en nodded, cursing, "This rumor must have been spread by spies from those hostile forces. Those bastards just can't stand to see our Great Ming doing well! They're truly determined to destroy our Great Ming!"
Old Zhang nodded in agreement. When Jiaojiao returned, he would make sure she told her husband to catch those bastards who spread rumors.
Because of the "Hanshan Weekly," the people of Hanshan especially hate spies from hostile forces.
At this time, rumors were spreading throughout Hanshan, and the people were discussing it extensively.
Once the bandit army reaches Hanshan, the people's newly prosperous days will be over. Those with more money are already planning to flee with their families elsewhere. But not all people are wealthy; most, even if the bandit army does attack, do not want to leave Hanshan.
Hanshan is not only their hometown, but also where all their assets are located. Especially for those who bought apartments, they have spent almost their entire life savings, and if they leave, they will have nothing left.
Because Wang Wenzhou was not in Hanshan, Li Yinshui, Ma Bantou, and others did not know what to do, so they had to go to the labor camp to ask Liu Rushi for instructions.
Li Yinshui and the others all knew that Lord Wang's legal wife, Zhang Shifang, was not favored by him. If they consulted Zhang Shifang, and Lord Wang returned feeling that they had handled the situation poorly, Zhang Shifang's pleas would be useless.
However, Liu Rushi was different; Lord Wang listened to her every word.
Liu Rushi thought for a moment and then said, "We cannot deceive the people. We must immediately post a notice to clarify the situation. In addition, we will impose a citywide curfew and a curfew at night. We will publish a special edition of the 'Hanshan Zhouke' to encourage the people to defend their homes."
"Huh?" Li Yinshui and the others were shocked. What should they do? Lord Wang had repeatedly ordered that this be kept a secret.