I turned the cold palace into a paradise

Chapter 214: Defending the City 1

Although Ouyang Shu did not show any sadness, everyone in the mansion had been together for such a long time and was very familiar with her.

But before they had time to grieve, Zhang Yuankai hurriedly brought bad news.

"It's bad. There are more than 10,000 soldiers surrounding the city. They will be at the gates of the city in about half an hour."

Now that Yunyue is not in the city, Aunt Wang, Huang Shide and Ouyang Jinyan have the final say.

The news shocked everyone.

Aunt Wang looked serious: "What do you mean? The court wants to attack the city? Why haven't we received any news?" Si Yin's intelligence department has matured now, and can get first-hand information about the capital and the court. But recently, there has been no news of an attack on their Chengnan Prefecture.

Zhang Yuankai frowned, "Because these soldiers were not dispatched by the court. They were soldiers from Xuanfu and Zhendingfu in Qingzhou. I know the leader, he is the prefect of Zhendingfu..." Xuanfu and Zhendingfu, like Chengnanfu, belong to Qingzhou. And these two places happen to be on the left and right of Chengnanfu.

"Prefect? ​​Impossible! How could he have such ability, unless... unless the court tacitly approves it, or in other words, the court is secretly instigating it!" Huang Shide analyzed.

"I know the court is no good! They don't do anything for the people every day, but do things that deserve to be struck by lightning." Ouyang Jinyan was so angry that he slammed the table. The longer he stayed in Chengnan Prefecture, the more he felt that the court really raised a bunch of rubbish! A bunch of parasites! !

"Even if I sacrifice my life, I will never do what they want!!" Now this bunch of rubbish still wants to destroy their Chengnan Mansion, he will never allow it! !

Aunt Wang had been through so many things, and had been with the late queen for so long, so she had seen everything. And now that Yunyue was gone, she had to take on the responsibility of protecting the city. So she calmed down first.

"Okay, now is not the time to discuss this. What we need to do now is to protect the city. Yue'er and His Highness have an agreement that if Chengnan Prefecture encounters danger, His Highness will unconditionally help twice."

"Lingyao, Siyin is not here. No matter what method you use, you must send the message to His Highness today."

"Yes." Although Lingyao is Yunyue's secretary, she has privileges in every department. She can still use those people in the Intelligence Department.

"Captain Zhang will be in charge of mobilizing the soldiers of the Qianhu Division to guard the city gates."

"Chu Ren, you take the guard team and keep an eye on the movements in the city. Anyone with bad intentions or trying to make trouble will be killed without mercy!" At this moment, there was no time to talk to them about human feelings.

"Yes!"

"Xiyun, Elder Ge, your clinic should be ready. Once the battle starts, the wounded will be handed over to you!"

"it is good."

"Jiaojiao, Madam Huang, the women in the textile department are now fully assisting the clinic. Cut out the gauze produced earlier and scald it all with boiling water. I'm afraid the clinic's gauze stock may not be enough. And then give half of it to help with cooking."

"We must pay special attention to the meals of the city guards. Now notify the engineering department, the school, and all the staff in the cafeterias of various departments to come to the government office."

"it is good!"

"Ouyang Shu, gather the scholars and write a notice to inform all the people in the city about this matter. If there are those who are afraid and want to leave, then give them the opportunity. However, if they choose to leave, then whether they live or die has nothing to do with us. As long as they leave, all the welfare in the city has nothing to do with them!"

"Manager Wang, why do we want to let them go? Shouldn't we live and die together with the city at this time? Whoever wants to leave will be killed!" Song Luo asked.

"If we don't let those who want to desert go, they will become trouble if we keep them. Who knows if they will come back at any time. It is better to let them leave than to force them to stay. As for killing those who want to leave, it is not appropriate either. Even if they are frightened for a while, they will hate us more. Even if these people cannot advance or retreat with us, we cannot let them hold us back."

"understood."

Aunt Wang continued, "Jiang Yao and Song Li, coordinate with the merchants in the city. If this is a fierce battle, we will need a lot of supplies. Tell them that if they dare to take advantage of the situation, don't blame us for killing the chicken to scare the monkey!"

"Song Luo, have the men in the engineering department transport all the building materials, stones, wood, etc. to the foot of the city wall!"

"Yes!!!"

Aunt Wang stood up and said, "Everyone, we are not only fighting to defend the city, but also for ourselves, to protect our common home. Now, everyone, follow me to the city wall!"

"Yes!!! Protect our common home!!!"

……

At this time, the people in the city discovered that just now, for some unknown reason, the city gate was closed.

This reminded them of the first time Master Yue took over the city and closed the city gates.

"What's going on? We are not allowed to leave the city gate."

"Could something have happened again?!!!"

"Eh? Look! Why are all the soldiers from the Qianhu Suo coming out? No! Why are they all holding weapons and climbing up the city wall? What happened?"

"Look!!! Isn't that Master Ouyang? And Doctor Yu!"

"Why are they all on the city wall? Did something really happen?"

The crowd gradually became agitated.

"Bang, bang, bang!" The sounds of several gongs attracted everyone's attention.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the city wall.

Aunt Wang picked up the loudspeaker in her hand, put it to her lips, and said in a steady voice: "Everyone. We are all family, so I won't hide it from you. Now, something is going to happen in our prefecture. The troops from Xuanfu and Zhendingfu have come and want to take over our Chengnanfu."

"What!!!??"

"Why would they suddenly attack us?"

"What should I do? I've just started to live a good life, I don't want to die yet!"

……

Aunt Wang raised her hand to signal everyone to be quiet: "Time is running out. What I want to say is that if you are scared, you can leave now."

"This..." Many people hesitated. Now that their lives were better, they were more afraid of death.

A woman called out, “What about you?”

Aunt Wang said, "We? We won't leave. Chengnan Mansion is our home, we built it with our own hands, so we will swear to protect Chengnan Mansion until our death!!"

"We won't leave either! Chengnan Mansion is our home too!" Looking at so many women on the city wall, those who were originally hesitant in their hearts felt that they had gained a lot of courage.

Yes, their home and their relatives are all in Chengnan Prefecture!

The crowd gradually became firmer.

"Right! If we don't leave, we won't have enough food or warm clothes outside. Instead of letting our family suffer outside, we might as well stay home and give it a try!"

"My children are still studying here! I won't leave!"

"The imperial court wants to ruin our good life, so I will fight them to the death!"

"Hahahahaha, old man, I have eaten meat I have never eaten before, worn new clothes I have never worn before, and most importantly, I have learned to read. This life is worth it! Even if I really have to die, this old man is not afraid!"

"Yes! Don't be afraid!! It's worth it!!"

"I want to leave!" a man's discordant voice rang out from the crowd. He seemed to be afraid that people would not see him, and he even raised the school bag in his hand.

This person was Fang Zuo. When the scholars were being recruited before, this person was rejected because he was unqualified.

He had long been dissatisfied with Yunyue, and now when his life was at stake, he just wanted to leave.

Humph! These peasants still want to live and die with the city. Go to hell!!! Only fools would die with them!

I don’t know what he was thinking when he went against the imperial court.

"Okay, who else?"

"I...I want to leave too." The one who raised his hand was another man dressed as a scholar.

Then, people raised their hands one after another, and soon dozens of people gathered at the door. Many of them were scholars, who had been rejected by Yunyue in the previous interview.

Many people couldn't help cursing, "What an ungrateful guy!"

"Bah!!! I said all the scholars are cowards!!"

"Brother, I am also a scholar, please stop scolding me!" Bai Fengyu, who was standing next to the brother, said helplessly.

"Oh, isn't this Master Bai? I'm sorry. I was talking about those scums, not you. We can't thank you enough!"

Fang Zuo was not angry even after being scolded: "You idiots! You are willing to live and die with the city, but you don't know that woman Yunyue has run away, otherwise why wouldn't she come out?"

The crowd suddenly quieted down and everyone looked up at the women on the city wall.

Their backbone Yunyue was not there.

Aunt Wang had anticipated this: "Young Master Yue has gone to get help. She and Prince Rong's son are here, so why would he run away? Anyone could run away, except Young Master Yue."

Song Luo also climbed up the city wall carrying Fubao.

"Yes! That's Master Fubao!"

"Master Yue has gone to get help! He won't run away!"

"Master Yue must have gone to find Prince Rong. Prince Rong has an army of 100,000! We will all be saved!"

Fang Zuo wanted to say something, but was pushed hard by the guards.

Zhang Yuankai said coldly: "Open the city gate and let them out."

Fang Zuo was unwilling: "I still have to go back and pack my things!"

Chu Ren sneered and kicked him out.

"Sorry, I don't have time for you to clean up. Go away!"

Then the city gates were closed tightly, and people from the engineering department brought a lot of wood to prop up the gates tightly.

Aunt Wang signaled Song Luo to take Fubao back.

At this moment, there was a roar outside the city wall, which was the sound of the army approaching.