“We only learned about this today. Second sister-in-law, you should go home and wait for news. You can return after Nanzhou Prefecture is safe.”
"Thank you so much, Anan! I'm so glad I met you, otherwise..."
Before Madam An could finish speaking, a group of guards rode up from outside the city gate. Upon seeing Lin Yinan, the guards quickly dismounted and bowed.
"Lord of the city, we have received a message from Nanzhou Prefecture via carrier pigeon."
Lin Yinan frowned. Didn't Yun Liu just return? How come Yun Si and the others' letter arrived so quickly?
"What is it?"
"The gates of Nanzhou Prefecture have been breached by bandits, and now the bandits are wantonly burning, killing, and looting within the city."
The situation was urgent, so Lin Yinan said, "Let's go back to the county government office to find the two gentlemen."
Before leaving, she said to Madam An, "Second sister-in-law, you should go home first. Things are in chaos in Nanzhou Prefecture, and you can't go back for the time being."
Madam An glanced at the two well-behaved children, clutched her pounding chest, and quickly instructed the coachman.
"Quickly, let's head back home."
When Lin Yinan and the secret guard returned to the county government office, the Yun Mo brothers were just about to leave. The secret guard quickly stepped forward to report the situation.
"How many refugees have entered the city?" Yunye asked, frowning.
The bodyguard said, "The bandits and refugees are mixed together and indistinguishable. The situation is urgent. Brother Yun only said in his letter that there are about 30,000 to 40,000 people!"
"Thirty or forty thousand?"
The Yun brothers looked at each other in dismay. There were so many people in this wave of refugees, and they realized that the situation was not good.
Their second uncle only had 1,500 followers under his command. In this situation, the others were too busy to help each other, so no one would come to their rescue.
By the time Feng Yongyan receives the news and sends reinforcements, it will probably be too late.
After a quick calculation, Yunye said decisively, "Third brother, you stay and guard Longtan County. I will lead three thousand soldiers to provide support."
“No, Yun Si and Yun Qi are still in Nanzhou Prefecture. Second Brother, you stay in Longtan, let me go instead.” Yun Mo glanced at the silent Lin Yinan and said.
Unable to dissuade Yun Mo, Yun Ye finally agreed to let him go.
After leaving the county government office, the two brothers went to the military camp to muster troops, and Yun Er and Yun Shiyi resolutely decided to go with them.
Before departing, Yun Mo, dressed in armor, sat on horseback, watching Lin Yinan who had come to see him off and the city's residents who had received the news.
"Anan, wait for me to come back!"
Lin Yinan handed him a small bundle. "Inside are my commonly used hidden arrows. You know how to use them. It's better to be prepared. Go and come back soon. Nineteen and I will be waiting for you!"
Yun Mo's deep black eyes gazed at her with a passionate and intense look, like magma.
After a long while, he reluctantly turned his gaze away.
"Set off!"
At Yun Mo's command, the soldiers set off with their superior equipment.
On the night before the group was about to leave the Dragon Pool area, they encountered Yun Yu, who was bringing three hundred pieces of music.
“Brother Mo, I will go with you.” Yun Yu looked at Yun Mo with a determined gaze.
Yun Mo fell silent, unsure how to refuse.
“My father and aunt are both in Nanzhou Prefecture, and I also have other brothers.”
Seeing his resolute tone and determined expression, Yun Mo smiled and said, "Alright, we'll rest here for three hours tonight, and then continue our journey."
"Cousin Mo, thank you so much!" Yun Yu said, her voice choked with emotion.
"We're brothers, no need for formalities! Get some rest."
The group quickly arrived at Yongqing City. Chen Xianming not only ordered the city gates to be opened, but also prepared enough dry rations and provisions, allowing Yunmo's group to pass through the city directly.
Before setting off, Lin Yinan had discussed with him that the Chen and Ye families would definitely open the city gates of Yongqing City and Shigong City, which were on the only way, to let them pass.
They all understand the principle of "if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold."
Shigongcheng, Ye family.
"Father, General Longtan Yunmo's three thousand troops have already left Yongqing City."
Upon receiving the news, Ye Shang hurriedly reported it to the Ye family head.
"What did that old bastard Chen Xianming give me?" The Ye family head twirled the bodhi seed in his hand and slowly lifted his eyelids.
Ye Shang: "Patriarch Chen is quite generous this time, providing provisions for more than three thousand men."
The head of the Ye family placed the bodhi seed in his hand on the hanging ornament and took a token from his waist and handed it to Ye Shang.
"Take my token and give it to Ye Quan. Tell him to muster a thousand men and wait for the people from Longtan to arrive. Have them follow us to Nanzhou Prefecture."
"A thousand people?"
Ye Shang was somewhat surprised; why was the old man so generous?
"What city do you think the bandits will target next after they've slaughtered the entire Nanzhou Prefecture?"
Ye Shang couldn't help but shudder. Shi Gong City was only a day's journey from Nanzhou Prefecture at a fast pace.
Shigong City is much more prosperous than other small county towns. If he were a bandit, Shigong City would be his first choice.
"What if the people from Longtan lose?" Ye Shang didn't understand why the old man trusted them so much.
The Ye family head's half-drooping eyes shone with a sharp, piercing light.
"The Yun family has never lost a battle!"
Ye Shang's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly bowed and replied, "Yes, son will take care of it right away."
When Yun Mo's group arrived at Shigong City, Ye Shang, along with Ye Quan, a general of the Ye family, and a thousand and one followers, accompanied Yun Mo to Nanzhou Prefecture.
A deafening roar erupted from the city gate of Nanzhou Prefecture, followed by deafening shouts of battle.
The leader, a burly bandit, brandished a large sword, mounted his horse, raised his arm, and shouted.
"Brothers, charge! Kill the rich in the city, and the gold, silver, grain, and women will be ours!"
The bandits and refugees following behind him cheered wildly. They would soon have endless fine wine and delicacies, beautiful women, and warm beds, and would no longer have to suffer from hunger and cold.
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