While running, Liu Yuliang hurriedly asked the general beside him: "Are there any fortified cities nearby?"
As soon as he heard it, he knew that the chief assistant was going to hide in Jiancheng.
The general was overjoyed when he heard this and said quickly: "A few dozen miles ahead is Jinzhou. I heard that the magistrate has already mobilized the squires to defend it. It can be said to be a fortified city!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Yuliang was immediately overjoyed and quickly ordered: "Quick, send someone immediately to tell him that I will be arriving in Jinzhou soon, so that he can be prepared to welcome him!"
"As ordered!" Upon hearing this, the general immediately called the guards around him and hurried to handle the matter.
However, what they didn't expect was that after a while, before they arrived at Jinzhou, the guards returned panting and reported angrily: "Sir, Jinzhou doesn't open the door. The situation is tense and for the sake of the safety of the people, no one will be allowed to open the door."
"What?" When Liu Yuliang heard this, he immediately became furious and shouted sternly: "A little magistrate dares to disobey my order!"
"It's really a shame. He doesn't want to be an official anymore?" The general next to him shouted angrily, "Could it be that you didn't make it clear that the chief assistant is going to Jinzhou?"
In fact, he also knew that in this era of war and chaos, various places not only guarded against bandits and Manchu and Qing Tatars, but also guarded against local government troops. In fact, the reputation of the government and military has been ruined over the years. Therefore, he emphasized the chief assistant.
After hearing this, the guard quickly replied: "Of course the villain said it, and he also specifically emphasized that the chief assistant is coming, but the governor of Jinzhou still refused to agree!"
When Liu Yuliang heard this, he immediately blew his beard and glared. He was so angry that he heard him say sternly: "So... so... so brave. I don't believe it. A small magistrate actually dares to prevent me from doing so." Enter the city! Doesn’t he think he’s been an official for too long?”
After saying that, he hurriedly led the army to attack the enemy!
This Jinzhou is in the central area of Hebei, not very far from Julu. It has long been heard that 100,000 Manchu and Qing troops were milling around, and they seemed to have gathered towards Julu. But Jinzhou didn't dare to slack off at all. The state magistrate Chen Hongxu persuaded the squires in the city to provide money and grain, mobilize the people, and increase vigilance to defend the city day and night. As for the local guard troops, they were simply ignored at this time.
When Liu Yuliang's side first appeared within Jinzhou's field of vision, the city was already heavily prepared.
Seeing that the chief minister's flag was coming, the squires on duty at the top of the city were a little panicked. They hurriedly invited the magistrate, and other squires also followed.
"Sir, the chief assistant is really here outside, what should we do?"
"Sir, you must not let those soldiers enter the city, otherwise, we don't know what kind of ruin the city will be like for them!"
"Yes, these soldiers and gangsters coming into the city will only cause chaos. If not, they will also bring trouble to us and the people in the city!"
"..."
Listening to their conversation, Chen Hongxu frowned as he looked at the troops outside from the archery tower.
He was not a serious Jinshi, but he inherited his father's influence and recommended him to be the magistrate of Jinzhou. To put it bluntly, he is just a scholar, but he does have real practical knowledge. He is not the kind who just studies hard. He has dabbled in all aspects. Therefore, after watching for a while, he could tell that the military discipline of the officers and soldiers coming from outside the city was very poor. If an army like this is put into the city, the things these squires are worried about will probably come true!
But the chief ministers are already here. If they are not put into the city and offend the current chief ministers, not only will their future be lost, but they may even face more serious problems.
So, how to choose?
While he was thinking about it, Liu Yuliang had already arrived at the city gate and shouted aggressively at the top of the city: "Chen Zhizhou, you are so brave, you dare not open the city gate! I will give you another chance, open the door quickly Welcome us all in!"
"Yes, hurry up and open the door. I didn't see the chief minister arriving!" The general next to him also started to act intimidatingly. He usually wouldn't dare to speak to civilian officials like this, so he just listened to him shouting, "The Manchu and Qing troops have arrived. If there are any What is it, can you bear this responsibility?"
The soldiers behind them were gasping and cursing at the top of the city. Damn it, you dare to refuse to enter the city, you are really rebelling!
If it was just them before, they probably wouldn't have a bad temper. But at this time, the chief assistant was here, and he still dared not to open the door. His head was really caught in the door!
Seeing this, the squires on the city stopped talking. Although they don't want outsiders to enter the city, they also know how important the chief assistant is! Don't say that Zhizhou is just a scholar. Even if he is a serious scholar, it is not easy to offend the chief minister of the dynasty!
Before the city leader had time to reply, Liu Yuliang was already impatient and shouted angrily: "Chen Zhizhou, I ask you to open the door immediately and welcome everyone into the city, otherwise military law will be imposed!"
"Yes, open the door quickly, otherwise military law will be imposed!"
"Master Chief Assistant is here, are you blind?"
"..."
Chen Hongxu frowned and scanned the situation below the city. When he heard this, he made a decision in his heart. He cupped his fists and saluted Liu Yuliang, and then said loudly: "The lower official heard that the chief assistant was leaving the capital to supervise the division, and the enemy was at Julu. Why did the chief assistant come to Jinzhou? If there is insufficient food and grass, he is responsible for it. Now he has to enter What happened to me in Jinzhou? Is it possible that the chief minister escaped after hearing the enemy? Although the subordinate officials are not talented, they cannot trap the chief minister in disloyalty. The gate to Jinzhou has been blocked and cannot be opened! "
Upon hearing this, the squire beside him suddenly felt happy. They didn't expect that Lord Zhizhou would have the courage to refuse to offend the chief minister! However, they immediately became worried. If Lord Zhizhou did this, what would happen to their future?
When Liu Yuliang who was in the city heard this, he was very surprised and obviously a little shocked. Then he became furious. The hand he pointed at Chen Hongxu was trembling slightly. It seemed that he was very angry. At the same time, he shouted loudly: "You... you are so big. Courage, you..."
However, what he said next could not be said, because Chen Hongxu used righteousness to block him. Could it be that he could also say that he was just afraid that the Manchu and Qing troops were too powerful, so he never dared to join Gao Qiqian's troops and hid. From far away, now that you hear the Manchu and Qing troops coming this way, do you want to hide in the strong city?
Liu Yuliang's face turned red with anger. His subordinates did not expect that Xiao Zhizhou would dare to offend the chief minister. For a moment, they all looked at the chief minister and became speechless.
Liu Yuliang looked at Chen Hongxu's expression on the top of the city and knew that he was determined not to let him enter the city. If the stalemate continues, no matter how harsh words are said, it will definitely not change Chen Hongxu's decision, but will only bring more humiliation.
"Okay, okay, okay, you wait for me!" After Liu Yuliang threatened, he turned to the general beside him and yelled: "Why are you still sitting around? Why don't you leave quickly!"
Seeing the army leaving the city, although the squire on top of the city breathed a sigh of relief, they all became worried about Chen Hongxu.
At this time, Chen Hongxu's mood had stabilized a little, and he looked at them and said seriously: "Since I am the official of Jinzhou's parents, I naturally have to consider the safety of Jinzhou. You can just serve your life with peace of mind and guard the city. For other things, No need to worry! If the sky falls, I will hold it up!"
After hearing this, many squires couldn't help but feel very grateful.
By the morning of the next day, Manchu and Qing Dynasty detectives appeared at the gate of the city. At noon, the Manchu and Qing troops arrived.
