Qin Yining didn't immediately express his opinion. He frowned and looked at the county magistrate, his eyes full of curiosity.
Liang County Magistrate looked at Qin Yining without flinching. He was convinced that he was right and didn't feel guilty at all. He was sure that he was looking for a way out for his brothers. He was even willing to offend the Prince Zhongshun's concubine for his brothers.
Seeing him like this, how could Qin Yining not guess what he was thinking?
"Shut up!" Lu Weigui stood up angrily and said, "Liang Qiuping! What do you mean? Do you want to defect to the enemy? "
"Am I wrong? Sir, you don't care about the lives of your brothers. At the critical moment, you can order everyone to open a way for you. No matter what, you have to find a way to survive! But there are so many brothers. Are they all going to die because of your foolishness? "
Although he was talking to Lu Weigui, Liang County Magistrate's eyes kept glancing at Qin Yining. He was obviously scolding Qin Yining indirectly, implying that Qin Yining didn't care about the lives of others because he had a way out.
Lu Weigui was furious and shouted, "I didn't mean to disregard everyone's safety! If I did, why didn't I break out early? Why did I wait until now? "
"Sir, since you didn't think so, why didn't you think more about your subordinates?"
"It's because we need to think about it that we are talking about this here. I didn't make my own decision! But what are you talking about? Defect to the Tatan and then become a knife for them to kill the people of Da Zhou? "
"What else can we do? You nobles all have a way out, but we don't deserve to die! "
…
Lu Weigui and Liang County Magistrate argued until their faces and necks were red. Both of them had their own opinions, but they had already made their opinions clear.
Lu Weigui wanted everyone to live, but he would never surrender to the Tatan to deal with Lu Heng. Even if Lu Heng was a rebel, he was still a citizen of Da Zhou.
But Liang County Magistrate was willing to betray Da Zhou in order to survive.
Qin Yining didn't want to comment on who was right and who was wrong. He only said, "Both of you, listen to me first."
The two of them glared at each other like fighting cocks. After a long while, they finally looked at Qin Yining angrily.
Qin Yining said, "None of us know what the situation outside the city is like. Did Tatan really attack them? We don't know whether Duke Ding really has no power to fight against the Tatan, or whether Lu Heng's people can defend the city. It's too hasty to make a decision just by hearing a few words outside. "
Lu Weigui took a deep breath and agreed: "Princess is right." Then, he glared at County Deputy Liang with disdain. "Now, before the dust has settled and County Deputy Liang has already thought of surrendering to the enemy. Isn't this a little too early?"
"You!" Liang Qiuping was very angry, but he couldn't find any words to refute.
Qin Yining saw that the two of them were about to quarrel again. He frowned and said, "You two are already fighting among yourselves before the situation is clear and you haven't thought of a solution. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by others? Isn't it too early for you to make a decision? "
Lu Weigui was stunned. Then, he gradually understood and his expression became awkward.
County Magistrate Liang didn't think the same as Lu Weigui. He was still suppressing the anger in his heart. He said with a mocking tone: "Princess, it's easy for you to say that. You have a noble status. Even if the city is breached, you can find people who will protect you with their lives. But what about us brothers? No matter how chaotic the imperial court is, no matter how the Tatans attack, what does it have to do with us? We aren't the ones who usually eat, drink, and wear gold and silver. When something happens, we have to die! "
It had to be said that Liang Qiuping was very good at stirring up emotions. When they were quarreling, some of the bailiffs who came with them already felt the same way. Now, with a few words, he stirred up the emotions of the bailiffs and soaps. No matter if the imperial court treated them well or not, people were greedy. If they were given a little good, they would want more. They only felt that County Deputy Liang's words were reasonable and it was exactly what they wanted.
Everyone was quiet at first, but when they heard County Deputy Liang's words, they all became more agitated.
The feeling of being surrounded by enemies and facing death was too terrible. This feeling of having a knife hanging over your head and being at the end of the road was not something that people like them who were usually better than ordinary people could understand.
Qin Yining was reprimanded, but he wasn't angry.
Under the pressure of fear, people's hearts were sensitive and impetuous. At this time, even if she said more, it wouldn't have any effect. Instead, it would make people more determined.
Qin Yining said calmly: "I won't let people die for nothing. Right now, we are surrounded and can't know the real situation outside. It won't be easy to know what they are planning. If you have doubts in your hearts, it won't be good to make a decision immediately. You can wait and see for a while before making a decision."
Speaking to here, Qin Yining smiled mockingly: "I didn't bring you here. I don't have any right to order you. If you feel that you won't be able to survive by following me, you can do whatever you want. But there is one thing that I want to make clear. "
Qin Yining looked around and saw that everyone's attention was on him. He then said: "The Tatan people are not my people. For many years, they have been at the border. They have burned, killed, and robbed the people at the border. They have done all kinds of evil. When they hit the grain and grass, they hurt our people. Facing such jackals and wolves, if anyone has the intention to seek refuge, I won't let them off easily. "
When the men heard this, they couldn't help but be silent.
Some people were reflecting, and some people were not convinced.
"Wang Fei says it so easily. You are of noble birth and live a luxurious life. How can you understand the suffering of the people below? Duke Ding is Prince Zhongshun's sworn brother. He will come to save you at a critical moment, "District Magistrate Liang said mockingly," You have a way out, and you don't care about the lives of your brothers? If you run away, how are we going to survive? If we don't seek refuge with the Tatan, are we willing to die? "
Qin Yining didn't know how there could be such a person who could speak so confidently of betraying the country.
Qin Yining was even more lazy to persuade the other. Dogs only cared about the bones in front of them, pigs only cared about the food in the trough. They couldn't understand the human language of something that wasn't human.
Qin Yining waved his hand and said: "Do as you please." Finishing, he turned and went into the inner room.
Jing Zhe, Ji Yun, and the others immediately returned to their original positions. This was the yamen, Lu Weigui's territory. It wasn't good for them to send the guests away, but it was clear that they refused to talk.
Lu Weigui hated District Magistrate Liang for saying this. After leaving the room, he strode to the study.
District Magistrate Liang and his advisor talked in a low voice for a while before calling for the brothers to go back and guard.
Inside the room, Qin Yining said in a low voice to Jing Zhe, "Pay attention to arranging people to protect Magistrate Lu in secret. In such a life and death situation, there are many people who will do anything to survive. "
Jing Zhe nodded and said in a low voice, "You suspect that they will act against Magistrate Lu?"
"Maybe they won't kill Magistrate Lu, but will kidnap him and use him as a bargaining chip to negotiate with the Tatan. In reality, their best bargaining chip isn't Magistrate Lu, but me. "
Ji Yun thought of Qin Yining's energy in the Tatan and the hairs on her back stood up.
"Princess, don't talk nonsense. You won't encounter those things again. We will do our best to protect you and won't let you fall into the hands of the Tatan. "
Seeing Ji Yun so nervous, Qin Yining couldn't help but pat her hand and said with a smile, "I know. So besides protecting Lu Weigui, you also have to think of ways to protect me."
Jing Zhe said seriously, "Princess, don't worry. Even if we risk our lives, we will protect you.
We will protect you as well. "
Qin Yining waved his hand, "Why do I need you to do this? Moreover, from now on, if I don't have a chance to break out of the encirclement, I won't go out. It will be easier for you to protect me. "
Jing Zhe agreed with a smile. Seeing that Qin Yining was still able to talk and laugh freely in such a tense situation, he couldn't help but admire him. Even his own nervous mood was relieved a lot.
"Princess, do you think Duke Ding can win?" Jing Zhe asked.
Qin Yining said, "There is no doubt about Duke Ding's ability. If there is a slight setback, it must be because he was caught off guard by the other party. However, as long as Duke Ding can catch his breath and has time to adjust, he will definitely be able to defend this place and not be invaded by the Tatan. "
It was ridiculous. Just a moment ago, the people outside the city were attacking Huichuan County, but now they had to face the Tatan directly.
How did the Tatan come here? Did they disguise themselves and enter Da Zhou, or did they directly advance to achieve their goal? Or did someone come to their rescue?
Qin Yining's expression became more and more serious when he thought of this.
If there was really a spy, Ji Zeyu's actions would be difficult.
He didn't know if Pang Xiao's injuries were better now. If he wasn't injured, he would have taken her back by now.
Qin Yining's imagination ran wild. Unknowingly, two hours had passed.
During this time, everyone was carefully listening to what Lu Heng's subordinates said outside the wall. They found that they were not the only ones worried. Lu Heng's subordinates were also worried about the Tatan invasion.
In the evening, the conversation outside changed again. Qin Yining.
"Duke Ding is probably an arrow at the end of its flight. He lost to his former opponent just like that. Didn't he sigh? "
"If Duke Ding came with the Dragon Stallion Army, he would definitely be able to beat the Tatan until they cried for their parents!"
"But now that we have been abandoned here, we are also going to 'cry for our parents'."
"I don't know what it is like outside the city now." Qin Yining frowned.
Ji Yun shook his head. Just as he was about to speak, the low voice of Da Han, who was on duty outside, suddenly came from outside, "Who are you? This is Huichuan County's yamen. How can you come and go as you please? "
His voice was rough, but he heard Da Han exclaim in shock, "It's you! Please come in. "
The huge change in his attitude made Qin Yining feel puzzled.
Ji Yun went to lift the curtain and saw a tall and thin figure walk in. He was holding a disguise mask that was as thin as a cicada's wing. He had delicate features. It was Mu Jinghu! When he was interrogated at the door just now, it was because Mu Jinghu had taken off his disguise that they calmed down and had a sudden change in attitude.
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