Xiao Jiuchen frowned as he listened to Zhao Zhongliang speak.
The guards brought in crude tea.
Zhao Zhongliang had been traveling for half a day and was now hungry and thirsty. He didn't care at all about the poor quality of the tea.
He drank a cup of tea in one gulp and continued, "Master Xiao, please think about it and give me an answer as soon as possible. Time waits for no one."
Xiao Jiuchen was silent and thoughtful.
He didn't doubt Zhao Zhongliang.
He just thought it was too coincidental.
Now things are very clear. Zhao Zhongliang summoned him to the prefectural yamen to meet him tonight. His main purpose was to persuade him to let the court take over the stronghold.
Xiao Jiuchen rejected Zhao Zhongliang's suggestion.
Zhao Zhongliang did not express much reaction to his rejection.
But after they left the city, they were immediately killed by Yan Hongliang.
When Yan Hongliang's men fell down inexplicably and they were just about to escape danger, Zhao Zhongliang arrived at the right time.
The way Zhao Zhongliang rushed over at that time made it seem like he was coming to save them.
Later they escaped danger and returned to the village safely.
Xiao Jiuchen didn't think much about the series of events that happened tonight.
However, at this moment, they were safe and sound, but Zhao Zhongliang came up again.
All these things add up to one's suspicion that there is some other conspiracy involved.
If Xiao Jiuchen agreed to Zhao Zhongliang's request for help, he would definitely mobilize everyone in the village.
Once they left the mountain stronghold, they were completely exposed to the sun. Without the obstruction of the cliffs, an army lying in ambush on the road could easily kill them.
Xiao Jiuchen didn't dare to gamble with the lives of more than 10,000 people in the village.
Zhao Zhongliang had been an official for many years, so of course he could see Xiao Jiuchen's suspicion.
He continued, “Yongcheng is the city closest to the border between the two countries. Zhang Xian’s request for help will definitely not reach the Northwest Governor’s Office until tomorrow.
By the time the Governor's Office received the news and sent troops to provide assistance, it was already too late.
I know that there are more than 10,000 people in Jiuyou Mountain Stronghold, and nearly 10,000 of them can go to the battlefield. Although 10,000 people are not a lot, the situation is urgent now, and 10,000 people are a timely help.
I can understand that Village Chief Xiao doesn't believe me. I have already asked my servants to escort my wife, my son and my daughter here. I believe they will be here in less than an hour.
I've left all my family members in the village, so now, Village Chief Xiao should trust me, right?"
Xiao Jiuchen was shocked after hearing what Zhao Zhongliang said.
The fact that Zhao Zhongliang dared to send his family to the mountain stronghold was enough to prove his sincerity.
Xiao Jiuchen looked at Luo Qingqing.
This is to ask Luo Qingqing's opinion.
Luo Qingqing nodded slightly.
Xiao Jiuchen completely let down his guard.
He bowed to Zhao Zhongliang and said, "Master Zhao, I admire your manners. I will go back to the village and gather people."
Zhao Zhong was so moved that tears filled his eyes.
He nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, okay..."
His eyes were filled with admiration as he looked at Xiao Jiuchen.
At Xiao Jiuchen's command, the strong young men in the village gathered together within half an hour.
Many people in the village suspected that Zhao Zhongliang had some conspiracy, but when they saw Zhao Zhongliang's wife, son and daughter living in the village with the help of a group of servants, their doubts disappeared.
More people felt that this was the court's respect for them.
If you can achieve success this time, the court will definitely reward you handsomely.
Maybe Jiuyou Mountain Stronghold can completely get rid of the reputation of being a bandit.
If you can choose to be a good citizen, who would want to be a despised bandit?
Almost in an instant, everyone in the village was excited and enthusiastic.
When in the capital, Luo Qingqing met Mrs. Zhao once from afar.
She ran over and took a sneak peek at Mrs. Zhao.
After she confirmed that the visitor was indeed Zhao Zhongliang's wife, all the doubts in her heart disappeared.
When Xiao Jiuchen was considering whether to reply to Zhao Zhongliang, he looked at Luo Qingqing to ask for her opinion.
Out of her trust in Zhao Zhongliang and her analysis of the situation, she asked Xiao Jiuchen to agree to Zhao Zhongliang.
But she was still afraid that her actions would harm Xiao Jiuchen and the entire village.
She now confirmed that the person who came was indeed Mrs. Zhao, which proved that Zhao Zhongliang should not have used other means to murder the stronghold.
This made Luo Qingqing completely relieved.
Luo Qingqing was not in the team called up to go to the battlefield, and she was happy.
With her skills, she has a chance of winning in a one-on-one fight.
If I were on the battlefield, I would probably be knocked to the ground before I could even make a move.
It was late at night when nearly 10,000 people in the village gathered.
Xiao Jiuchen led the large group to set off. Before leaving, he said to Luo Qingqing, "Little Luo Qing, wait for me to come back, and we'll have a good talk."
Luo Qingqing knew that Xiao Jiuchen wanted her to express her admiration for him.
She sighed.
She didn't even dare to tell Xiao Jiuchen her true identity, so how could she express her opinion?
Five days later, news of the Jin Dynasty's victory came from Yongcheng.
Everyone in the village was overjoyed. The third village chief asked people to find out when Xiao Jiuchen and others would return, while preparing to celebrate the victory.
Two days later, the brother who went out to gather information came back.
He brought back the letter from Xiao Jiuchen to the third leader, as well as news from outside.
It turned out that in the battle of Yongcheng in Shanzhou, thanks to the timely assistance of Tongzhou, Jiuyou Mountain Stronghold and others, the Jin Dynasty not only saved Yongcheng, but also killed tens of thousands of troops of the Western Rong.
This battle caught the Western Rong people off guard.
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