Yingyi had to pour cold water on Zheng Yunzhi: "The county should not underestimate the thieves." ”

Zheng Yunzhi said with a smile: "Ying Baihu has the courage of an overlord, I see that you are waiting for thousands of armies alone, how can you say this?"

Ying Yi pulled the reins, touched a handful of blood stains on his face, and said: "The thief's defeat this time is certainly due to his rabble, but there are also reasons for being caught off guard. In addition, it must have come in a hurry, and did not carry heavy weapons such as artillery, otherwise, according to the traditional practice of the thieves, they would first attack the city with vassals of the vassals of the homeless women and children, and then bombard it with artillery, and then swarm up, with the soldiers and horses of Ye County now, the county respects that it can withstand it?"

"This..."

Zheng Yunzhi's hand twisting his beard stiffened, and the excitement on his face suddenly subsided.

Then he listened to Yingyi again: "This time, the internal and external attacks broke the thieves." But I have few people and many thieves, and although it seems to be a big victory, it is not painful for the thieves. With the nature of a thief, this defeat will surely turn into anger. When I reacted, I remembered that the soldiers and horses in the county were weak, and the army came to attack again, and at that time I brought artillery and vassals, how could Ye County defend itself?"

Zheng Wu, Zheng Liu, and Zheng Jiu listened, and their faces suddenly changed greatly, and they looked at Zheng Yunzhi one by one and stopped talking.

When Zheng Yunzhi heard this, his expression became solemn, and he said: "Then in the opinion of hundreds of households, what should this county do?"

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

"What's the way to avoid it?" Zheng Yunzhi's eyes narrowed slightly.

Ying Yi pretended not to see it, and said: "Withdraw from Ye County, from light to dark." Wait for the arrival of the vast army of the lake. ”

As soon as these words came out, Zheng Wu and the three of them all nodded again and again, and Zheng Wu said: "Master, what Brother Ying said is good." Although the soldiers taken away by the Ying brothers returned this time, and the five hundred households were full, they were not comparable to the thieves. If the thieves come back, they won't be able to resist it!"

"Yes, sir!"

Zheng Liu and Zheng Jiu also echoed.

"Shut up!"

Zheng Yunzhi's expression changed, and he reprimanded: "Don't talk nonsense!"

He looked at the north and made a gesture, and said: "I am under the order of the emperor for Ye County, and I have the responsibility of guarding the land." But you told me to abandon Ye County, didn't you trap me in disloyalty and injustice! Although I, Zheng Yunzhi, am humble and weak, I am not greedy for life and afraid of death. Ye County is here, I Zheng Yunzhi is here, Ye County is broken, and I Zheng Yunzhi will die. ”

After saying that, he angrily beat the horse and left.

Leaving Yingyi, several people looked at each other.

Yingyi sighed: "The county is noble and virtuous, and I also admire it." But... Defending the territory is not equal to not retreating, retreating is not the same as giving up, this... The three brothers are close to the county, and they still try to persuade the county. Ye County can't be guarded, this is certain. ”

Zheng Wu said in a sullen voice: "The old man has such a temper, we can't help it." ”

Then he said: "I'll go to Uncle Huai later to see if Uncle Huai can talk about the master." ”

Ying Yi nodded: "It must be as soon as possible." The thieves won't give us much time. ”

After speaking, Ying Yi hugged his fists: "I'll go to rest first, and if there is anything, come and call me." ”

Zheng Wusan and the three of them hugged their fists and saluted, and each said goodbye.

Yingyi returned to her residence, which was empty. When he was busy in the back room, seeing that the surname Yuan was still there, Yingyi breathed a sigh of relief. I heard the woman surnamed Yuan say: "I heard the sound of fighting, what's the matter, King Chuang's army has arrived?"

She giggled, like a ghost.

Ying Yi said lightly: "You think too much." ”

Then he closed the door and walked out.

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

He looked at the gloomy sky, sighed slightly, and quietly left the dwelling.

Liujiazhuang, ten miles north of the city. It has long been abandoned due to the rampant bandits. When Yingyi came here, he saw a lonely person standing at the edge of the village from a distance.

When the man saw Yingyi, he hurriedly greeted him and shouted, "Where is my young lady?!"

It was the entourage of the woman surnamed Yuan.

This person is middle-aged, not tall or short, and the five fingers of his hands are naturally curved, giving people a strong sense of strength, like the old roots of an ancient tree. But at this time, he looked nervous, staring at Ying Yi without blinking, for fear that Ying Yi would tear up the ticket.

Ying Yi said: "Your mad lady is intact. ”

"I've already done your business for you, why don't you bring my young lady over?" He didn't believe what Ying Yi said, and showed a resolute look: "If you dare to harm my young lady, even if I Yuan Tong die, I will..."

Ying Yi was expressionless: "It's not over yet." ”

Yuan Tong paused, glared at Ying Yi fiercely, gritted his teeth and said, "You say!"

"You go to Kaifeng immediately and find a way to meet Li Chuang. Tell him about his salary, and I will bring him here. As for how to deal with it, you don't need me to teach you, right?" Ying Yi said: "After doing this, I will return your young lady." ”

Yuan Tong clenched his fists and trembled slightly, and said word by word: "I hope you don't deceive me!"

Ying Yi said disdainfully: "A mouthful of spit and a nail, your young lady is worthless in my eyes." ”

Yuan Tong turned around and left.

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

Yuan Tong's back trembled, and his fists creaked.

Yingyi said again: "It seems that you are confident to see the thief." It's just that I don't understand, why didn't you tell the thief directly about this news at first, but contacted Hao Shaoqi?"

Yuan Tong: "As long as you can cause trouble to the Ming Court, does it matter who you tell?"

Ying Yi was stunned and silent.

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

As a descendant of Yuan Chonghuan, that woman just wanted to avenge Yuan Chonghuan and make trouble for the Ming Dynasty, not to seek refuge with anyone. It really doesn't matter who the news of the military pay tells us. Whether it's Hao Shaoqi, or the thief himself, isn't it all the same.

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

"The master asked me to come and invite Brother Ying over. ”

Yingyi nodded and went with him to the county office.

At this time, Zheng Yunzhi looked a little haggard. It's a far cry from the excitement of defeating the Rogue.

"Sit down. ”

He waved his hand.

Ying Yi sat down and said, "I don't know what happened when the county summoned me." ”

Zheng Yunzhi pressed her eyebrows and said tiredly: "What you said before, this county has also thought about it." Yexian soldiers and horses are thin, if the army of thieves comes to attack, it is indeed a fluke. It's just that I think about it, maybe there is a way to solve the problem. ”

Yingyi said: "Please make it clear to the county." ”

Zheng Yunzhi said: "The only vitality of Ye County is the vast army of Hu. ”

Ying Yi was suddenly stunned, but said: "But we don't know where the vast army of Hu has arrived now. ”

Zheng Yunzhi said: "I sent people to Xiangyang earlier, if things go well, the vast army of Huguang should have already set off." As long as you can stick to Ye County for a few days, you will definitely usher in the dawn. What's more, the thieves may not attack Ye County again in a few days, we still have a chance. ”