District Magistrate Huang scolded Yang Ling, pointing at the mulberry tree and scolding the locust tree. But Yang Ling didn't take it seriously: civil officials are timid. If they let the Tartars come and harass them, won't the foreign tribes be more arrogant?
He pretended to listen respectfully, but his eyes swept around. He saw Registrar Wang, Dianshi Liu and the others were standing respectfully with their hands clasped. Only that Jiang Jiang was sneaky, like a bad student being reprimanded by his teacher. His eyes were also looking around, and when they met each other's eyes, they smiled knowingly at each other.
Yang Ling's eyes swept over the several sentinels standing at the door. Suddenly a familiar figure flashed in his eyes. He looked carefully and saw that Han Youniang had also come. She was standing against the wall, her big black eyes were staring at him without blinking.
Realizing that Yang Ling had noticed her presence, Han Youniang subconsciously stuck out her tongue and quietly leaned against the wall. Yang Ling was anxious. The battle might break out at any time. At that time, arrows would fly everywhere. She was still a teenage girl, what if she got hurt?
Yang Ling fiercely stared at her and pouted his lips towards the door. Han Youniang bit her lips and blinked her eyes. She clearly saw his movement, but she pretended not to notice and her eyes drifted to the side.
Yang Ling frowned and stared at her. Han Youniang's face gradually became uneasy. Her eyes wandered back and forth, and finally met Yang Ling's eyes. Yang Ling raised his eyebrows, and then narrowed his eyes. His eyes swept over her face, and then fiercely dug his lower part, with a sense of threat in his eyes.
Han Youniang's face suddenly turned red. Since that day when Yang Ling slapped her little buttocks, she seemed to have tasted the sweetness. In the future, whenever she was disobedient, the Yang family's law would be to spank her buttocks. At this time, looking at Yang Ling's vivid eyes, she naturally knew what her husband meant.
Old Master Huang was scolding him until he suddenly found that Yang Ling looked like he was having a cramp. He couldn't help but ask: "Advisor Yang, do you have anything to say?"
Yang Ling got a fright and hurriedly said, "Ah? No, no, Elder Huang is right. I will listen to your advice. "
County Magistrate Huang nodded with satisfaction. Only now did he realize that after scolding him for a long time, he didn't come up with any constructive suggestions. He licked his lips and began to organize his thoughts.
Yang Ling glanced at Han Youniang again. Seeing that her lips were pursed into a thin line and her pair of charming big eyes curved into the shape of a crescent moon, he couldn't help but feel a little discouraged: "I really spoil this little girl too much. She used to be so obedient and obedient to me. Now, not only does she not listen to me, she even wants to laugh at me."
County Magistrate Huang took two steps and stood still. He said: "Everyone, although the Little Prince has been harassing our border in recent years, he has never attacked a military pass. This time, the flames of war have been lit, and Bayan Meng will certainly send a large number of troops to attack. Tonight, we must be on high alert and wait until daybreak to understand the enemy's situation before making a plan."
He raised his voice and said: "Now that the enemy has appeared, the common people in the city are already in a state of confusion. Patrol Inspector Feng, immediately lead some people to patrol the city and strictly forbid the common people from walking on the streets. Anyone who takes advantage of the situation to rob, steal, or spread rumors to confuse our troops will be beheaded on the spot. We must ensure that the city is not in chaos!"
Patrol Inspector Feng said in shock: "This … Daren, without the judgment of the three departments and the approval of His Majesty, how can we kill people indiscriminately?"
County Magistrate Huang sneered and said: "When war breaks out, the local officials have the right to decide. There is no need to report to the Ministry of Punishments. Don't you even know this?"
Patrol Inspector Feng's face reddened. He quickly cupped his hands and said: "Yes, this lowly official obeys!" He turned around and hurriedly left with a group of subordinates.
County Magistrate Huang said again: "Squad Leader Hong, quickly take some people to the Post Horse Department's warehouse and inform them to send rolling logs, stones, and lime to the four cities."
Squad Leader Hong respectfully complied. County Magistrate Huang turned to Dianshi Liu and said: "Official Liu, I would like to trouble you to transfer some of the jailers from the prison, and then inform the heads of the guards and village heads of the various streets and roads, to select some of the citizens to dig pit traps and erect fence posts inside the East, West and South city gates. Once the war is critical, these citizens can go up the city walls to assist in the battle."
He also said to Registrar Wang: "Lord Wang, you will guard the County Yamen and report the military situation. You will also be responsible for arranging the soldiers' three meals a day."
After listening to County Magistrate Huang's arrangement, Yang Ling was sincerely convinced. Just now when he saw Daren Min's bravery and fearlessness, he could not help but be aroused. He only felt that if he fought the Tartars vigorously, he would not be a man in vain.
Now that he calmed down and listened to County Magistrate Huang's arrangement, he realized that regardless of attack or defense, the first thing to do was to have a stable rear. If he allowed the common people to gather on the streets and spread false information, it would disturb the army's morale. The news of the Taoist would spread everywhere and fear would spread like a plague. When the time comes, the common people would be in chaos and there would be no way to pacify them.
Moreover, there were only about two hundred officers and soldiers in the city. If he did not start planning now, he was afraid that it would be too late. Originally, he was only responsible for setting targets and making plans. How would he know these things? He almost spoiled the plan.
When most of the civil officials had left, Jiang Changzong saw that only his subordinates and a group of soldiers were left, thereupon he rubbed his nose and said with a laugh, "Huang Daren, the Tatars are still harassing us at the foot of the city wall. Ben Guan is taking some men to patrol the top of the city wall, farewell."
County Magistrate Huang cupped his fist in salute and sent them off with his eyes. He heaved a long sigh and sat down at the table. He said to Yang Ling: "Nephew Yang, do you think that the old man has made a big fuss this time because I am afraid to fight?"
Yang Ling stepped forward and poured him a cup of tea. He respectfully said: "Huang Lao, student is young and impetuous. As soon as I saw Daren Min's outstanding bravery, I was hot-headed and followed him to the city wall.
Thinking about it carefully, Huang Lao's arrangement was appropriate. Daren Min is now a district magistrate, he should consider the overall situation and look at the big picture. If he only sought a moment of pleasure, the gains would not make up for the losses. Student did not do my duty to warn him. Thinking about it now, I am really ashamed. "
Huang Qiyin forced a smile and said: "Don't think that there are not many Tartars outside the city. This time they directly attacked the military stronghold, their appetite is very big. A real man should establish his career and defend his territory. This is a very good opportunity. You are still young, you should temper yourself more. "
Yang Ling saw from the corner of his eye that Han Youniang was tiptoeing out of the building. He hastily replied: "Yes, Huang Lao does not need to instruct me. Student is duty-bound. Huang Lao, please rest for a while. Student will go outside to take a look at the defense. "
Huang Qiyin stroked his beard and nodded his head in satisfaction. Yang Ling hurriedly came out. He saw a petite figure hurriedly disappearing into the shadow of the corner of the building. He could not help but laugh.
By this time the snow had not stopped. This was the highest point in the whole city. The mountain wind between the two mountain peaks in front of them poured in through this point. The wind was strong and the snow was dense. Yang Ling slowly strolled to the corner of the building. He took a deep breath and squinted his eyes to look up at the sky. He let the cold wind and snowflakes hit his face. He did not make a sound for half a day. The biting cold mountain wind made his robe flutter incessantly.
The Tatars at the foot of the city had already stopped harassing with their horses. In the distance, five huge campfires were lit on the ground. Yang Ling's eyelids twitched. A mere hundred people would not be able to take down Chicken Cry Inn. They braved the wind and snow to stay at the foot of the city. Could it be that there would be a follow-up attack from the main army?
A pair of bright eyes looked at Yang Ling from the shadow of the wall. The wind and snow hit his slender and thin body. Han Youniang finally could not help but walk out. She tugged at his sleeve with a pained expression. Like a child who had done something wrong, she said in a low voice: "Husband …"
Yang Ling sighed and lowered his head to look at Han Youniang's clear and bright eyes. He gently cupped her young and tender face like he was cupping a handful of spring water. He said with pity: "Young-niang, you know martial arts. It will be easier for you to escape alone. If the city is really breached, you can take advantage of the chaos and escape back to the Yang Family Plain … No! Escape back to your parents' home. "
Han Youniang cried out involuntarily: "Husband, what are you saying? No matter what, of course I will be with you. How can I abandon my husband and escape alone? "
Yang Ling smiled. He was a little sad and reluctant. It was only at this moment that he realized that even though there was no vigorous love or romantic love, this obedient and adorable girl had unknowingly become deeply embedded in his heart.
He liked this girl, but he did not dare to accept her affection. Sometimes he could not help but be intimate with her. Other times, he deliberately distanced himself from her. All these contradictions were because he knew how short his life was, so he would rather maintain the current situation.
It was not easy to reincarnate in another's body and go against the heavens to change one's fate. The fire on New Year's Eve made him believe that his life of reincarnation was about to begin again.
He sighed and his fingers gently caressed Han Youniang's pure and beautiful face. Her cheeks were as cold as ice and as smooth as jade. A hint of gentleness quietly appeared in Yang Ling's eyes. He suddenly could not restrain himself and hugged Han Youniang tightly in his arms as if he wanted to crush her. He murmured: "How lucky I am to have this fate with you … That's good. If I have to suffer for two years, my heart will definitely be in even more pain. Young-niang, promise me that if the city cannot be defended, you must escape and find a good family to marry. Don't let me worry about you in the underworld. "
He mistakenly thought that his time was coming and could not help but reveal his true feelings. Han Youniang misunderstood him. She only thought that her husband was determined to live and die with the people of the city. Even if the city was breached, he would not escape. However, he was still worried that she would be alone and have no one to take care of her. The man she loved suddenly became a respectable hero in her heart.
She hugged Yang Ling with tears in her eyes. She leaned into his embrace and said: "Husband, don't worry and help Daren defend the city. Young-niang is your woman. No matter where you go, Young-niang will follow you. If husband is not here …" She choked: "Then Young-niang will follow you in the underworld and will not live in vain!"
Hearing this, Yang Ling became anxious. He pushed her away and angrily said: "Damn it, what do you know? What's the use of dying with me? I only want you to live. How can you be so stupid … "
The lanterns hanging on the corner tower shone on Han Youniang's tearful face. Yang Ling could not help but feel pain in his heart. He could not reprimand her anymore.
Han Youniang raised her head with tears in her eyes. Childishly and seriously, she said: "Young-niang understands. Young-niang knows that husband loves me and cares for me. But does husband know that Young-niang and husband are one in this life? If husband is not here, what joy is there for Young-niang to live?"
Yang Ling's heart suddenly trembled. Under the slightly red light, he suddenly realized that this petite and pure girl already had the charm of a mature woman between her brows. Did all the beauties in the world have this kind of childish and mature charm that came from the heart?
"Young-niang, Young-niang ah …" Yang Ling sighed emotionally. He once again embraced her in his arms and pressed his forehead against her bangs. The red light on the corner tower swayed. The light and shadow blurred. The heart to heart embrace created a small world that only belonged to the two of them. The strong wind and flying snow suddenly became incomparably distant. The thick atmosphere of intimacy made their hearts feel peaceful and tranquil.
"In this world, I'm afraid there is no other woman like her who can move my heart." Yang Ling could not help but think.
Han Youniang tightly hugged this man who loved her and loved her: "Heaven has given me the best husband." She thought contentedly. The corners of her eyes were full of smiles.
The flying snow quickly covered the two people who were hugging each other with a layer of white clothes.
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