Chapter 40: Victims of the War
"Your Excellency, we have received reports from the people that two suspicious women are inquiring about you in the city." Zhao Guang lowered his head and reported to Cui Heng respectfully.
"What's their origin?" Cui Heng put down the martial arts book in his hand and asked, "Are they spies in the Yan Wang army?"
"It's very likely. These two women are very concerned about the recent changes in Juhe County." Zhao Guang nodded, "But the details can only be confirmed after Huishi goes to investigate."
"Yeah." Cui Heng nodded lightly and smiled, "Actually, there is no need to be too nervous. It's just a few rebels. Maybe the two have just heard some rumors about Juhe County and are curious why there have been such big changes." A few rebels
... That's the Yan Wang who has an army of hundreds of thousands. The vanguard troops that Yan Sheng mentioned before alone have tens of thousands of people!
Zhao Guang didn't know how to answer for a moment.
Although Cui Heng was already a god-like figure in his heart, there had never been a god in this world who could defeat hundreds of thousands of troops.
But Cui Heng obviously looked confident, so he didn't dare to say anything more.
At this time, Hui Shi walked in.
"Your Highness, the identities of the two suspicious women have been found out." Monk Hui Shi saluted respectfully and said, "These two are disciples of Xu Bailu, the elder of Yuhua Sword Pavilion.
"The older woman is named Fang Min, and the younger one is Zhou Caiwei. I met them at the Qingya Mountain Martial Arts Alliance six years ago."
"Yuhua Sword Pavilion?" Zhao Guang was surprised when he heard it, "This is the largest sect in Lu County and the strongest sword sect in Fengzhou. "
Well, Yuhua Sword Pavilion is ranked as one of the nine swords in the world, and has been passed down for thousands of years, with a profound foundation." Monk Huishi nodded and said, "Xu Bailu was already a grandmaster of the Xuanguan realm six years ago. He is extremely powerful and extremely hates war.
"When I was in the army of Prince Yan, I heard the advice of Lieutenant General Yan Sheng and others to list Yuhua Sword Pavilion as the number one obstacle to occupying Fengzhou. Fang Min and Zhou Caiwei may have been ordered by their master to come to help Juhe County resist the disaster of war."
"Resist the disaster of war?" Zhao Guang was quite surprised and asked curiously, "How can they resist? That's hundreds of thousands of troops. Even if their master comes, it won't help."
"It's nothing more than negotiating with chips." Monk Huishi knew a lot about the behavior of martial arts sects and explained, "Yuhua Sword Pavilion can be listed as one of the nine swords in the world, which means that there must be a top martial arts master in the sect who has cultivated the inner scene.
"Although the people of Jueding are still no match for the hundreds of thousands of troops, and may not be able to behead the King of Yan under the protection of the Lotus Temple and the Dasheng Temple, they can attack the King of Yan's backyard and force them to go back for rescue."
"Using this as a bargaining chip, it is indeed possible to make the King of Yan let go of Juhe County." Zhao Guang was excited when he heard this, and said to Cui Heng, "Congratulations, the county lord, Juhe County can be spared from war."
"This is indeed a good thing. "Cui Heng smiled and did not explain much.
The location of Juhe County is extremely important. It is related to the next marching plan of the Yan Wang Army. It is not so easy to let them let go of Juhe County.
Moreover, Yan Sheng has seen him take action. If the Yan Wang Army still comes to attack Juhe County, they must have made preparations for the safety of the rear.
"..." Monk Huishi couldn't help rolling his eyes and reminded, "Zhao Zhubu, with the County Lord here, Juhe County will certainly have nothing to worry about."
He has seen how powerful Cui Heng is.
That is a great supernatural power that completely surpasses all means in the world!
Not to mention anything else, that small ball of fire alone is enough to make the Yan Wang Army collapse.
"Please forgive me, County Lord! "Zhao Guang realized that there was something wrong with what he said just now, and he bowed and apologized quickly.
"It doesn't matter, you are also thinking about Juhe County." Cui Heng waved his hand, not caring about this, and smiled, "If you can be sure that the two people came with good intentions, you can organize people to entertain them."
"Yes, County Honored One!" Monk Huishi bowed and accepted the order.
"Yes, County Honored One!" Zhao Guang also immediately agreed.
In fact, it was normal that he didn't realize how powerful Cui Heng was.
Although he had been robbing tombs for many years and had practiced some kung fu, he only reached the level of internal cultivation and didn't even develop a sense of qi. Naturally, he had an instinctive fear of hundreds of thousands of troops.
Moreover, he had not seen the scene of Cui Heng lighting the fire.
...
Fang Min was very surprised now.
She didn't expect that she would be visited by the government officials just after she had inquired for a long time.
She would give five taels of silver to the people after inquiring about the news, and told them not to spread the news. Five
taels of silver is not a small amount, it is the income of most ordinary farmers for half a year.
However, she did not feel unhappy about it.
Taking the money and reporting to the government means that the people here are against the government. She has great trust in him, otherwise she would not have done such a thing.
This proves that the news she had heard before was indeed correct.
The new county magistrate of Juhe County is very popular and is truly for the good of Juhe County. Cooperating with such a county magistrate to resist the war should make things much easier.
But then, something even more unexpected happened.
Her and her junior sister's identities have been exposed.
The head of the yamen runners who brought people here directly called out their names.
"With steady steps and rich aura, this person's martial arts are extraordinary, perhaps he has reached the realm of Qi Condensation."
Fang Min looked at the monk Hui Shi who was dressed as the head of the yamen runners, and was very surprised, "Such a master is actually the head of the yamen runners in the small Juhe County? "
She keenly discovered that this Juhe County was definitely not simple, and the new Juhe County Magistrate must be extraordinary, which made her inexplicably feel uneasy. The
source of this feeling is unknown.
Fang Min glanced at her junior sister Zhou Caiwei beside her, but found that the girl was concentrating on eating candied haws, still looking carefree, so she couldn't help but sigh.
Fortunately, this girl is extremely talented and has superb martial arts, even better than herself, otherwise she would be deceived countless times with this heartless look.
"Brother official, are we going to see the county magistrate?" Fang Min asked tentatively.
"No. "The attitude of Monk Hui Shi was extremely cold, and he said indifferently, "The county lord is busy with his work, and he has no time to receive you today. However, Zhao Zhubu has found a house for you to stay temporarily, and the county lord should receive you tomorrow."
Cui Heng really didn't have time. After getting the martial arts manual copied by Hui Shi, he became obsessed with the study of the use of magic power.
In the past few days, he has developed a lot of novel and powerful methods.
It is estimated that it will take tomorrow to finish.
"Thank you very much, brother official. The county magistrate is busy. We can wait." Fang Min nodded.
Although she wanted to meet the county magistrate here as soon as possible, she understood one thing more. If you want to cooperate with others, the best way is to abide by the other party's rules.
"Team leader, squad leader!"
At this time, a hurried shout suddenly came from the back, and a yamen runner ran over breathlessly.
"What's the matter?" Hui Shi asked with a frown.
"The brothers at the city gate just sent a message, saying, saying..." The bailiff took a deep breath and said, "saying that a large number of disaster victims have escaped here, and the number may be as many as three to four thousand people!"
"There are bumper harvests everywhere this year, so where did the three to four thousand disaster victims come from?" Hui Shi raised his eyebrows and asked in confusion.
"They are from Dachang County in the west!" The yamen runners looked a little scared, "Captain, do you think that the Yan King's army has already captured Dachang County? Next is our place!"
"Shut up!" Hui Shi glared at him and said to the yamen runners around him, "You two take these two girls to the house arranged by Zhao Zhubu to live in, and you two go to find Lu County Secretary to explain the situation and report to the county lord."
Then he said to the yamen runner who came to report the news, "Come on, take me to the city gate to see the situation."
(End of this chapter)