Chapter 32 Persuasion

Ying Yi had to pour cold water on Zheng Yunzhi: "The county magistrate must not underestimate the traitor."

Zheng Yunzhi smiled and said: "Ying Baihu has the courage of an overlord. I think you can control thousands of armies by yourself. How can you say this?"

Ying Yi flipped the reins, touched a handful of blood on his face, and said: "The thieves were defeated this time, although it was because of their mob, but it was also because they were caught off guard. In addition, they must have arrived in a hurry, and they did not carry heavy weapons such as artillery. Otherwise, According to the traditional practice of refugee thieves, they first attack the city with refugees, women and children as vassals, then attack it with artillery, and then swarm it up. With the few troops and horses that Ye County has now, do you think the county can resist it?"

"this..."

Zheng Yunzhi's hand twirling his beard froze, and the excitement on his face suddenly faded.

Then he heard Ying Yi say: "This time, we attacked from inside and outside and defeated the bandits. But I have few people and there are many bandits. Although it seems like a great victory, it does not hurt the bandits. With the heart of the bandits, "Xing, this defeat will definitely make him angry. When he reacts, he remembers that the troops in the county are weak, and a large army comes to attack again. At that time, he brought artillery and vassals. How can Ye County defend itself?"

While Zheng Wu, Zheng Liu, and Zheng Jiu were listening, their expressions suddenly changed. They all looked at Zheng Yunzhi and hesitated to speak.

Hearing this, Zheng Yunzhi looked solemn and said, "In view of Ying Baihu, what should this county do?"

Ying Yi said decisively: "It's better to avoid it."

"How to avoid it?" Zheng Yunzhi narrowed his eyes slightly.

Ying Yi pretended not to see it and said: "Withdraw from Ye County and turn from light to darkness. Wait for the arrival of Hu Guangda's army."

As soon as these words came out, Zheng Wu and the other three nodded their heads. Zheng Wu said: "Master, Brother Ying is right. Although the soldiers that Brother Ying took away returned this time, five hundred households were fully established, but compared with the power of the bandits, Big, but incomparable. If the bandits come back, they will be unable to resist!"

"Yes, sir!"

Zheng Liu and Zheng Jiu also echoed.

"shut up!"

Zheng Yunzhi's expression changed and she scolded: "Stop talking nonsense!"

He looked to the north and bowed his head, and said seriously: "I am appointed as the magistrate of Ye County by the Emperor Ming, and I have the responsibility of guarding the territory. But you ask me to abandon Ye County, isn't it trapping me into disloyalty and unrighteousness! Although I, Zheng Yunzhi, have a low position Weak, but not greedy for life and afraid of death. If Ye County is here, I, Zheng Yunzhi, will be there; if Ye County is destroyed, I, Zheng Yunzhi, will die."

After saying that, he angrily beat his horse and ran away.

Ying Yi and the others were left looking at each other.

Ying Yi sighed: "I also admire the county's noble virtues. But... defending the territory does not mean not retreating, and retreating does not mean giving up. These three brothers are close to the county, but they still try to persuade them. I advise the county magistrate. Ye County cannot be defended, this is inevitable."

Zheng Wu said in a muffled voice: "The master has such a temper, there is nothing we can do about it."

Then he added: "I will go see Uncle Huai later to see if Uncle Huai can persuade the master."

Ying Yi nodded: "We must do it as soon as possible. The bandits won't give us much time."

After speaking, Ying Yi clasped his fists and said, "I'm going to rest first. If anything happens, call me."

Zheng Wu and the others clasped their fists in return and said goodbye.

When Ying Yi returned to his residence, it was completely empty. After rushing to the back room, Ying Yi breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the man named Yuan was still there. Then the woman surnamed Yuan said: "I heard the sound of fighting. Why, King Chuang's army has arrived?"

She laughed like a ghost.

Ying Yi said calmly: "You are thinking too much."

Then he closed the door and exited.

Originally, Sun Xiucai should be there, but in the morning Zheng Jiu sent supplies to Xiaowangzhuang, and Sun Xiucai followed him. And Erniu helped him deliver the message to the entourage of the woman named Yuan, but he didn't know where he was hiding at this time. Ying felt a little lonely for a while.

He looked at the dim sky, sighed slightly, and quietly left the residence.

Liujiazhuang is ten miles north of the city. It has long been abandoned due to the ravages of bandits. When Ying Yi came here, he saw a lonely man standing at the edge of the village from a distance.

When the man saw Ying Yi, he hurriedly came to greet him and shouted, "Where is my lady?!"

It is the entourage of the woman named Yuan.

This man looks middle-aged, neither tall nor short, and the five fingers of his hands are naturally curved, giving people a strong sense of strength, like the old gnarled roots of an ancient tree. But at this time, he looked nervous and stared at Ying Yi without blinking, for fear that Ying Yi would break up the vote.

Ying Yi said: "Your crazy lady is intact."

"I have already taken care of your affairs for you, why don't you bring my young lady here? Could it be..." He didn't believe what Ying Yi said and showed a determined look: "If you dare to harm my young lady, I, Yuan Tong, will Even if you die..."

Ying Yi said expressionlessly: "The matter is not over yet."

Yuan Tong paused, stared at Ying Yi fiercely, gritted his teeth and said, "Say it!"

"You go to Kaifeng immediately and find a way to see Li Chuang. Tell him about the military pay. I will bring his troops here. As for how to deal with it, you don't need me to teach you?" Ying Yi said: "After this is done, I’ll give you back my lady.”

Yuan Tong clenched his fist and shook it slightly, and said word by word: "I hope you won't bully me!"

Ying Yi said disdainfully: "Every spit is like a nail, your lady is worthless in my eyes."

Yuan Tong turned around and left.

Ying Yi looked at his back and said, "Remember, it will take ten days at most. If Li Chuang's army does not arrive in Ye County within ten days, I will not guarantee your young lady's life."

Yuan Tong's back trembled, and his fists clenched loudly.

Ying Yi said again: "It seems that you are confident that you will see the intruder. But I don't understand why you didn't tell the intruder directly about the news at first, but instead contacted Hao Yaoqi?"

Yuan Tong: "As long as it can bring trouble to Mingting, does it matter who you tell?"

Ying Yi was startled and silent.

Looking at Yuan Tong disappearing into the wilderness, Ying Yi couldn't help but laugh at himself. He probably took it for granted.

As a descendant of Yuan Chonghuan, that woman just wanted to avenge Yuan Chonghuan and cause trouble for the Ming Dynasty, not to seek refuge with anyone. It really doesn't matter who you tell the news about military pay. Whether it's Hao Yaoqi or the intruder himself, aren't they all the same?

Quietly returning to Ye County, Ying Yi gave the woman named Yuan some water and food, and rested for a while. When it got dark, Zheng Wu came.

"The master asked me to invite brother Ying over."

Ying Yi nodded and went to the county office with him.

Zheng Yunzhi looked a little haggard at this time. It was completely different from the excitement I felt when I defeated the thief before.

"sit down."

He waved his hand.

Ying Yi sat down and said, "I don't know what the county magistrate called me to do."

Zheng Yunzhi pressed his eyebrows and said tiredly: "This county has also thought about what you said before. Ye County has only a few soldiers and horses. If an army of thieves comes to attack, there will be no luck. But after thinking about it, there may be a way to solve the problem. Law."

Ying Yi said: "Please let me know from the county magistrate."

Zheng Yunzhi said: "The only hope of life in Ye County is the Huguang Army."

Ying Yi suddenly realized, but said: "But we don't know where Hu Guangda's army is now."

Zheng Yunzhi said: "I have already sent people to Xiangyang. If things go well, the Huguang Army should have already set off. As long as they can hold on for a few days in Ye County, the dawn will definitely come. What's more, the bandits may not attack Ye County again within a few days. , we still have a chance.”