Chapter 208: Trapped on the Hill
After the people arrested in the gambling house were imprisoned in the county jail, the county jail was really crowded.
But County Magistrate Li did not dare to relax for a moment, and continued to interrogate and arrest people. As long as it was related to Beirong, he would arrest him without hesitation.
When County Magistrate Li became concerned, Qin Zijin didn't have to worry about it anymore. Qin Zijin couldn't continue to interfere in the affairs, so he simply handed over the subsequent matters to County Magistrate Li.
Qin Zijin was idle, and except for going to the restaurant to visit the Qin family, she stayed in Ciren Hall every day looking forward to the news about Baiyunge.
Six or seven days passed in a blink of an eye. Qin Zijin teased the pigeons he picked up from the gambling house that day, and asked Chen Xing listlessly, who had just returned from outside, "Is there still no news?"
This question, from the beginning to the moment when I was full of hope, to the moment when I am not hopeful, is still a daily question from Qin Zijin.
At first, he didn't have hope, but he heard Chen Xing responding in a heavy tone, "There is news, but it's not very good news."
Qin Zijin, who was originally listless, sat upright in an instant. He heard the news that it was not very good, so he tensely asked anxiously, "What is the news?"
Chen Xing asked, "Madam, do you still remember the mountain where the horse bandits hid?"
Qin Zijin nodded, and then heard Chen Xing continue to say, "The spy received news that a team of people was trapped on the mountain by the Beirong army. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be the Young Master and the others."
Qin Zijin frowned, "I agreed to take the lead, why did the Beirong Army discover it?"
Chen Xingying said, "It seems that he has successfully saved the sixth prince before he was chased by the Beirong Army. He has been chased and forced to the mountain. He found out the news that the spies have found. The situation is not optimistic."
Qin Zijin hurriedly said, "Don't there be a secret passage for that waterfall under the mountains? They can completely leave the mountain from that road."
Chen Xing sighed, "It's gone long ago. When he attacked the bandits, the bandits destroyed the trail in order to prevent people from continuing to go up the mountain. If the Beirong had been guarding the streets, the young master and the others might be trapped and killed on the mountain."
"Do you know how many days have you been trapped?"
Chen Xing said, "It's been at least three days."
Qin Zijin frowned, "There is no water or food, three days are almost the limit. It will be even more difficult to defend the attacks of the Beirong Army. We have to think of ways to lead the Beirong Army that besieged them."
After saying that, Qin Zijin fell into deep thought, and Chen Xing looked distressed.
Then Qin Zijin murmured, "How to evacuate the Beirong Army? Aunt Luo, what do you think is more important to the Beirong Army than the Sixth Prince?"
Aunt Luo replied casually, "What is more important than His Highness the Sixth Prince, is probably the only one who is the current emperor and the former crown prince."
Qin Zijin's eyes lit up and he clapped his hands and replied, "Yes, former Prince, Chen Xing, you spread the news and say that the former Prince has arrived in Hanfeng."
Chen Xing said, "I'm afraid it won't work. Let's not talk about whether Beirong believes it or not. Even if it believes it, without the exact news from the former Prince, the Beirong army will not act rashly because of the rumors."
Qin Zijin swept his eyes to the bird cage beside him, and smiled and replied, "If they don't believe it, then let them believe it. If they can't find the target, we will point him out the target."
Chen Xing followed Qin Zijin's gaze and saw the pigeons locked in the bird cage. He also instantly understood what Qin Zijin meant and said excitedly, "Madam, you are really not raised in vain."
He had worked a lot of effort to save the pigeon, but he was still a little unhappy at the time. Now he thought about it, but fortunately he had tried to save the pigeon.
Qin Zijin looked at Aunt Luo on the side, "Is that note still there?"
Aunt Luo replied, "Of course it's here."
Qin Zijin said, "Doctor Chen, please go to the gambling house and help me find a note that is exactly the same. I want to write a letter myself."
She was just in a position to imitate her handwriting.
Chen Xingying said, "My wife is still careful. She even thought of the notes. I will go and find it now."
After imitating the letter with the note taken from the gambling house, Qin Zijin was still worried and handed it to Aunt Luo on the side and said, "Look, are there any differences in the handwriting of these two notes?"
After reading it, Aunt Luo sighed, "Madam is amazing, I can't tell at all. If you want me to see it, this is entirely done by the same person."
After saying that, he handed the note to Chen Xing beside him. Chen Xing couldn't help but sigh, "The handwriting is exactly the same. I didn't expect that you have this trick, Madam."
But after saying that, he frowned and said, "Are you going to lead the Beirong Army to Qingyun County again?"
Qin Zijin sighed and replied, "Where can you lead me to Qingyun County if you don't lead me to? Most of the surrounding cities are already in the pockets of Beirong."
Chen Xing said, "But if it is brought to Qingyun County, Qingyun County will be in danger."
Qin Zijin said, "Qingyun City should be able to last for two days. You can't let Beirong trap them to death on the mountain. When they get out of trouble, they will definitely find a way to rescue us."
Chen Xing nodded, "Yes, let alone this has been ten days, and the reinforcements of His Highness the Crown Prince must have arrived soon."
Qin Zijin replied, "Okay, I'll send the letter now. Doctor Chen, you have to inform County Magistrate Li to prepare for the fight."
After making a decision, Qin Zijin tied the note to the pigeon's legs and opened the bird cage. After the pigeons in the cage were free, they flew out.
Afterwards, Qin Zijin summoned the remaining people and discussed how to defend Qingyun County.
When Qin Zijin took his people to the city gate, he saw that County Magistrate Li was already busy at the city gate.
When he saw Qin Zijin, he sighed and said, "You are pushing the people of Qingyun City to the edge of the fire pit again."
Qin Zijin said, "Isn't this a fire pit yet? Besides, if Qingyun City hadn't been without them, it would have become a Shura Field."
County Magistrate Li was speechless for a moment and turned around and continued to be busy.
Although he said this, Qin Zijin knew very well that the biggest danger to Qingyun City was actually the arrival of the Sixth Prince. If it weren't for the Sixth Prince coming to Qingyun County, this small county town would have probably been forgotten by Beirong in the corner.
Qin Zijin sighed and murmured to himself, "People are selfish. Between Baiyun Ge and Qingyun County, I naturally chose Baiyun Ge."
Aunt Luo reached out and patted Qin Zijin on the shoulder and comforted her, "When the young master escapes from the trap, he will definitely find a way to rescue Qingyun County."
Qin Zijin nodded, no longer had random thoughts, and focused on arranging his subordinates how to defend Qingyun County.
The Beirong army moved very quickly. That night, the spy brought back the news. Beirong gave up on the continued besieging Bai Yunge and others on the mountain, and turned to Qingyun County.
Chapter completed!