After the people benefited, the militia quickly recruited more than two hundred people.

Moreover, people from neighboring villages also wanted to join the militia.

Even some students who had failed the imperial examinations joined the militia.

Under the training of the members of the Thirteenth Squad, the militia began to steadily improve.

At the same time, other villages and towns in Yong'an Prefecture also began a vigorous campaign to dismantle corrupt gentry and redistribute land.

With the assistance of Mo Shenglan, Huang Yongjing and others, countless people from neighboring villages and towns supported the actions of the Prince of Dongning's army.

This news spread from Yong'an Prefecture to the entire Qincheng Prefecture.

Even people from other counties and villages in Qincheng Prefecture volunteered to come to Yong'an Prefecture to contact the Thirteenth Squad.

Fortunately, there are now enough people. Mo Shenglan, Huang Yongjing and others have also sent some people to other counties to lead the land redistribution.

News from Yong'an Prefecture naturally reached Qincheng Prefecture as well.

When Zhou Zhiqian, the prefect of Qincheng, learned of this news, he was completely stunned.

"What did you say?"

Prefect Zhou Zhiqian of Qincheng stared wide-eyed, unable to believe his ears. "The army of Prince Xin of Dongning? Appeared in Yong'an Prefecture? And they even took Yong'an Prefecture? How is this possible?"

Zhou Zhiqian asked several questions in one breath.

However, the young man in front of him nodded solemnly, "Yes, Your Excellency!"

This young man is the son of a prominent family in Fangcheng County.

Fangcheng County is adjacent to Yong'an Prefecture.

Since Yong'an Prefecture was captured by the army of Prince Xin of Dongning, countless powerful families and clans have been purged, their land has been distributed to the people, and their property and houses have been confiscated.

This trend has also spread to Fangcheng County.

In order to protect his family, Sun Cai, the eldest son of Fangcheng County, brought money to Qincheng Prefecture. They wanted to ask the Qincheng Prefecture army to suppress the rebellion in Yong'an Prefecture.

It's not just about thinking of the imperial court; most importantly, it's about thinking of themselves!

Sun Tong looked at Zhou Zhiqian, the prefect of Qincheng, and said, "The entire Yong'an Prefecture is in complete chaos, and the rioters have spread to Fangcheng County as well."

"Your Excellency, I urge you to send troops to suppress this as soon as possible. If you delay, it may spread throughout the entire Qinzhou Prefecture!"

Zhou Zhiqian was completely stunned.

He frowned, looked at the clerk beside him, and said, "It seems there hasn't been any news from Yong'an Prefecture recently?"

"It seems not!"

The advisor shook his head and said, "There's no news even from the post station. Could something really have happened over there?"

"so,"

Zhou Zhiqian instructed, "Send someone to Yong'an Prefecture to gather information. Also, we need to strengthen our defenses here. Tell the military camp in the north of the city to pay attention to training."

"Your Excellency, Prefect,"

The advisor bowed and said, "Recently, the imperial court has been short of funds, and the soldiers in the barracks are afraid that they will not be able to train without pay... The most urgent task is to raise some funds so that the soldiers will not train on an empty stomach!"

"Yes, raise funds for the military!"

Zhou Zhiqian's eyes darted around, and he thought to himself: The advisor is still the most reliable. He can certainly make a profit from raising military funds!

Zhou Zhiqian looked at Sun Tong, shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Young Master Sun, our treasury is currently very low on funds and provisions. Most of the money has been sent to support the capital. The soldiers in the barracks have been owed several months' pay. If we can't even pay their pay, let alone send troops to suppress the rioters, I'm afraid we won't even be able to hold Qinzhou Prefecture!"

"hehe!"

Sun Tong sneered inwardly.

He knew that these officials were going to find ways to make money again.

However, this is a last resort.

If they don't have money and can't send troops, the Sun family will not only be penniless and landless, but they might not even be able to save their own people!

The Huang family of Nasuo Town was a large and powerful family, but Old Master Huang was beheaded!

Thinking of this, Sun Tong took a deep breath and asked, "Your Excellency, how much money and grain do you need to raise? Our Sun family is willing to contribute a portion to reward the army!"

"Yeah?"

Zhou Zhiqian's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile, "Then thank you very much, Young Master Sun!"

"Master, calculate approximately how much grain and money we'll need. Tell all the powerful clans in Qinzhou Prefecture that we can't leave the Sun family to contribute alone. With such a formidable enemy at hand, everyone should make their share!"

"Young Master Sun, to be on the safe side, please bring Old Master Sun and his family to the prefectural city after you return."

"Thank you, Prefect."

Sun Tong quickly thanked him.

Bringing them to the prefectural city was considered a backup plan.

After all, the city walls were quite sturdy, and there were about a thousand soldiers guarding the city.

Even if those rioters cause a ruckus, they probably wouldn't dare to attack the prefectural city without a force of several thousand!

Once the prefect reports the news to the provincial capital, and the provincial capital sends a large army to suppress the rioters, they will be able to return to their hometown.

At this point, the clerk had also calculated the approximate amount of money and provisions.

"Your Excellency, a rough calculation shows that, including the outstanding military pay, we will need approximately 1.34 million strings of cash, and at least 130,000 shi of grain."

The advisor immediately quoted a very large number.

Sun Tong was somewhat surprised.

However, he gritted his teeth and accepted it anyway.

Hopefully, other prominent families in Qincheng Prefecture can also contribute something!

"Young Master Sun,"

Zhou Zhiqian looked at Sun Tong meaningfully and said with a smile, "Look at this..."

"Rest assured, Your Excellency,"

Sun Tong cupped his hands and replied, "We can raise this amount of money and grain, but we need the Prefect's help to coordinate things."

"At that time, our Sun family will have extra money to offer to the Prefect."

"oh?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhiqian, the prefect of Qincheng, couldn't help but brighten up.

"Young Master Sun, you're excellent, truly outstanding!"

Zhou Zhiqian chuckled and said with a smile, "This is all within my duty, and I will certainly handle it properly. Clerk, please help Young Master Sun with this."

"Yes, sir!"

The advisor quickly agreed.

Driven by self-interest, the prefect of Qincheng did his utmost to promote the matter.

Some powerful families in Qincheng Prefecture also began to donate money to reward the army, hoping to use this to suppress the rioters in Yong'an Prefecture.

And the news from here naturally reached Yong'an Prefecture as well.

Nasuo Town.

The Huang family mansion.

"Is Qinzhou Prefecture raising funds?"

Gu Shisan frowned slightly and said, "These powerful families are really starting to spend lavishly. Aren't they afraid of losing everything?"

"Hahaha……"

Lin Xiang smiled and said, "Captain, a dying man will naturally struggle. Otherwise, how can he live up to his vast fortune?"

Let them waste their time!

Zhao Hu looked at Gu Shisan and asked, "Captain, how should we deal with the enemy forces in Qincheng Prefecture?"

Just as everyone was discussing matters, a squad member walked in and said, "Captain,"

Captain Zhao sent word that the fourth squad had landed in Lianzhou Prefecture.