Chapter 120 The Most Incompetent Scholar
Twenty thousand northern barbarians attacked the city, causing quite a stir, and they also brought stone carts, which made the people in the city panic-stricken.
The stone carts could launch stones weighing hundreds of pounds into the city each time, creating a deep pit with each hit.
No one dared to stay inside the city gate, otherwise they would be smashed into a pulp by coincidence.
The entire Beiyue City was in chaos.
Some people took advantage of the chaos to cause trouble, some robbed money, some robbed children and women, and some even killed and burned people.
No one knew where Magistrate Xu had gone, and no one cared about these lawless people.
But no matter what, the enemy is still besieging the city from outside. If things get out of control inside, Beiyue City will soon be taken by the enemy.
Lin Qianqian thought that Zhao Xiaowu had stayed in the north for a long time with Guanjun Hou and was very familiar with the place, so she gave the task of maintaining public order to Zhao Xiaowu.
"Xiao Wu, your mission is related to the survival of Beiyue City. You must work harder."
Zhao Xiaowu felt that he was valued and entrusted with such an important task, and he was very happy. "Don't worry, Miss Lin, I will definitely fulfill my mission."
Marquis Guanjun returned to the capital to report, and before leaving he specifically told him to obey Miss Lin in everything.
However, his master, Guan Jun Hou, always speaks in a cold and harsh manner, but Miss Lin's words are very comfortable, making Zhao Xiaowu feel very important.
In order to appease the people in the city and protect the weak, Lin Qianqian ordered, "Pass my order, the ice sculpture park is open to the elderly and children for free today."
Zhao Xiaowu does not have enough staff, so concentrating the elderly and children in the ice sculpture park can provide better protection.
At this moment, the second young master Qin turned a deaf ear to what was happening outside the window. He was completely focused on painting and was still busy in the ice sculpture garden.
Gu Yun and a group of scholars gathered in the Yinyue Teahouse.
The scholars were all frightened by the sudden attack of the northern barbarians.
They just wanted to see the ice sculptures, so why did the northern barbarians surround the city?
Everyone in the Great Yan Dynasty said that the northern barbarians ate raw meat and drank blood, which was extremely terrifying. These weak scholars might all die in Beiyue City.
Scholar A regretted a lot: "I didn't expect Beiyue City to be so dangerous. I should have known not to come to Beiyue City."
Scholar B complained, "I heard that it was all Captain Lin's fault. Giving money and women to the northern barbarians could have kept things peaceful for a while, but Captain Lin broke the peace."
Scholar C objected, "We scholars should have integrity and cannot rely on sacrificing our sisters and relatives to seek temporary peace. The northern barbarians are invading without morality. If our Great Yan Kingdom does not fight back, we will be unworthy of being men."
Everyone argued back and forth until their faces turned red.
Some people think that Captain Lin did the right thing and maintained the dignity of the Dayan Dynasty.
Some people also think that what Captain Lin did was wrong. It was obvious that sacrificing a small number of untouchables could exchange for peace in the country, but Captain Lin insisted on being the first to save those poor women and put these noble young men in danger. This was really unacceptable.
Gu Yun said something sensible, "We have studied the books of sages for several years. At the critical moment when the enemy invaded our country and the people suffered, I felt pity, but I also stood by and watched helplessly. How sad! It's okay if we can't help, but we must not say sarcastic remarks on the sidelines, otherwise we would be unworthy of being a human being."
He came all the way from the capital, partly for the sake of seeing the works of the painting saint. He used to be crazy about paintings, but now the works were hung in the most conspicuous place in the teahouse, but he no longer had the heart to appreciate them.
Twenty thousand northern barbarians besieged the city. If they really occupied Beiyue City, they would most likely massacre the entire city. Unfortunately, he was just a weak scholar who could not carry anything on his shoulders or lift anything with his hands. He was completely useless.
It feels like life is entering a countdown.
What a pity! The Gu family was still counting on him to regain their glory, but he was going to die in this cold city.
Snowflakes were floating outside, flying all over the place, just like his current mood, chaotic and confusing.
It would be great if I could escape from Beiyue City. There is a saying of the sage that is very true: a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall.
He shouldn't have come to Beiyue City and put himself in danger.
Gu Yun thought of the girl he met while guessing riddles.
His eyes were so bright and his expression was so confident, but it was a pity that at the last critical moment, the girl gave up, otherwise he might not have won the championship.
The victory was not glorious, which made people feel unwilling. It would be great if there was a chance to compete again.
The girl gave him an indescribable feeling. Although she was dressed very simply, she looked outstanding and extraordinary.
She is just a teenage girl, why is it that people can’t forget her after just one look?
I don’t know where the girl is now and whether she is safe.
Gu Yun did not forget the most important purpose of his coming to Beiyue City, which was to cancel the engagement, but unfortunately he did not have time.
If Captain Lin died on the battlefield, he would become a widower. Before Captain Lin, he had been engaged once, but the girl suddenly died before the marriage.
If Captain Lin also died, he would be the second one. By then, he would most likely become known as a wife-killer, which would be detrimental to the family's reputation.
Gu Yun made up his mind to take the initiative.
He immediately picked up a pen and wrote a letter of withdrawal from the engagement, and handed it to Luo Gang who was standing beside him.
"Brother Luo, thank you for your help. This letter is very important to me. It must be delivered to Captain Lin's residence in a timely manner."
Luo Gang had been in contact with Gu Yun for many days and understood many things very well.
I had heard from Gu Yun a long time ago that he came to Beicheng to break off the engagement.
The future champion's order must be carried out perfectly
Luo Gang ordered his men: "Xiao Shitou, deliver this letter to Captain Lin's residence as quickly as possible."
Wang Yuyan sat at the same round table with Gu Yun, Luo Gang, and even Lin Baozhu was there.
Originally Lin Baozhu was having a great time eating and drinking in the Silver Moon Inn, but suddenly she heard the waiter say that a war was about to break out. She was so scared that she hurried to the teahouse to find her cousin.
"Cousin, what should I do? I'm so scared. Do you have any way to send me back to the capital?"
Wang Yuyan: "It's too late to go back to the capital now. I urged you many times before, but you didn't listen."
Lin Baozhu heard that she could not leave Beiyue City. If the northern barbarians attacked the city, she would definitely be raped and killed.
It’s scary to think about.
Lin Baozhu started to cry.
Wang Yuyan was not afraid. Not only that, she also wanted to help defend the city like Lin Qianqian. Unfortunately, she was watched by two strong old women and could not even reach the city gate.
These two maids were sent by Prime Minister Wang, and their job was to keep an eye on Wang Yuyan.
Wang Yuyan: "I have read countless books on military strategy, and I might be able to help if I go to meet the enemy, but unfortunately I can't help myself."
I don’t know why, but ever since Lin Qianqian appeared, Wang Yuyan has started to feel a sense of comparison.
When she learned that Lin Qianqian had become a captain, she began to study military books diligently. She also spent money to find a martial arts scholar to be her master and learned some boxing and martial arts from him.
But unfortunately, I don’t have the freedom like Lin Qianqian.
The two old women around her used to work in the escort agency and knew some martial arts. They were specially sent by Prime Minister Wang to "protect" her, so she had no freedom at all.
I really envy Lin Qianqian, she can do whatever she wants.
Among the girls in the Great Yan Dynasty, Lin Qianqian should be considered unique.
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