The gentleman is knocking on the door

Chapter 264
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Mi Da, who was going to the capital after the new year, just left him with Lin Miaoyu until the end of the first month because the master of the academy kept him. At the same time, Lou Chenxiao's people also found out that the so-called "rebel army" had Hit Dongyang Prefecture.

Mi Congcong was surprised: "Have you reached Dongyang Prefecture?"

As far as she knew, Dongyang Prefecture was less than half a month away from Feiyu County, and they didn't have time to prepare anything.

"Don't worry, at the speed of the rebels, it will take a month and a half at the fastest to reach Feiyu County, and we still have time." Lou Chenxiao comforted: "I'll let someone disclose the news to Xu Cunming first, let's see Let's see how he responds."

This so-called "rebel army" was nothing but a mob, Lou Chenxiao was quite surprised that they were able to fight to Dongyang Prefecture.

It is impossible to say that it is not urgent, Mi Congcong said angrily: "The rebels' uprising has been going on for several months now, didn't the imperial court send troops to suppress it?"

Lou Chenxiao glanced at her: "How do you know?"

Seeing her frowning, Lou Chenxiao said: "The imperial court has sent two troops to suppress, but they all returned without success."

Mi Congcong was taken aback: "How is it possible? Didn't it mean that the rebel army has no organization and no combat experience?"

"This is exactly what I can't figure out." Lou Chenxiao said in a deep voice: "The people from Feiying have already gone to investigate, and there should be news soon."

"Do you think Xu Cunming will lead the whole city to defend the city?" Mi Congcong asked.

Xu Cunming did not seem to be in the city when the rebels attacked Feiyu County in the previous life. I heard that he went to Taizhou on business. The news fled to Taizhou.

Thinking of this, Mi Congcong said: "This news can't be disclosed to Xu Cunming alone. Apart from Xu Cunming, Duan Xiancheng and others should also know, and let Duan Xiancheng discuss a solution with Xu Cunming."

After hearing this, Lou Chenxiao's eyes flashed: "Are you worried that Xu Cunming has escaped, and you want Duan Kui to restrain him?"

As the county magistrate of Feiyu County, if the rebel army attacked, he would have to kill the people if he abandoned the people, but according to what his wife said, she was worried about what tricks Xu Cunming was playing?
Thinking of Xu Cunming's cunning, Lou Chenxiao felt that it was really necessary to remind Duan Kui.

Xu Cunming got the news that the rebels had arrived in Dongyang County one step later than Lou Chenxiao, and made preparations to send his family away as soon as he got the news.

"Master, are the rebels really going to come to Feiyu County?" Yang said in fear, "You send us away, but what will you do, Master?"

"I bought a Zhuangzi in Taizhou in your name. In a few days, you and your son and daughter-in-law will go there first with your grandson. If the rebels really come, I will find a way to join you." Of course Xu Cunming hoped that the court would come again. Sent troops to suppress the rebels, so he didn't have to take risks.

Yang was very disturbed: "Master, you are the magistrate of Feiyu County, can you leave Feiyu County?"

"Don't worry, even if I leave, no one will catch me." Even for his grandson, he couldn't let himself be troubled.

The husband and wife made a plan, but unfortunately Xu Cunming hadn't sent his family out of the city yet, Duan Kui and Wen Tiancheng came to find him: "My lord, I heard that the rebels have already reached Dongyang Prefecture!"

Xu Cunming's face changed greatly: "Nonsense! Who made this rumor?!"

Xu Cunming looked at Duan Kui and Wen Tiancheng, feeling frightened and angry.

How did they get the news so quickly?

They knew about this, so how could he send his wife, son and grandson out of the city?
"My lord, send someone to check and find out if it's true or not?" Duan Kui didn't give Xu Cunming and Xi Ni a chance.

"Cheng Duan, do you know the consequences of doing this?" Xu Cunming's voice was stern, also to hide his guilt: "If the people hear the news, won't Feiyu County be messed up?"

"My lord, Duan Xiancheng means to investigate in secret, how would the common people know?" Wen Tiancheng quickly noticed Xu Cunming's strangeness, but he didn't know that Xu Cunming had not only received the news from the rebels, A retreat has already been arranged.

Xu Cunming choked, and quickly rounded up what he had just said: "I was worried that sending people out of the city to investigate would make people notice, and you also know that those big families in the city are so smart, if they notice something and run away with their families It’s a small matter, but if other people know about it, it will make people panic and make things bigger!”

The sarcasm in Duan Kui's eyes disappeared in a flash, and people who didn't know heard such high-sounding words and thought he was thinking about the people of Feiyu County.

Wen Tiancheng said: "My lord, this subordinate has already discussed with Duan County Cheng before coming here, and this subordinate can use the excuse of investigating the case to take a few arresters out of the city quickly, so that no one will suspect."

"No?!" Xu Cunming objected without even thinking about it. Seeing Tiancheng and the others looking at him, Xu Cunming's heart tightened, and he hurriedly said: "Going to Dongyang Prefecture is not a matter of a day or two. If Wen Butou leaves for too long, What if there is a case in the city?" Xu Cunming pondered for a while, then said: "Do you think this is okay, I will send a few people to Dongyang Prefecture privately to have a look, how about it?"

"My lord, the person sent to Dongyang Prefecture must be able to fight. I think it's better to invite a bodyguard to go with me." Duan Kui said, before Xu Cunming found an excuse, he said: "If you trust me, this Let me find people!"

Wen Tiancheng received Duan Kui's wink and chimed in: "My lord, I feel that Duan Xiancheng's idea is also feasible. Duan Xiancheng has a wide network and knows many people. It is better to leave it to Duan Xiancheng to inquire about the news. Bar?"

Xu Cunming repeatedly refused to let them go to Dongyang Prefecture to inquire about news, Wen Tiancheng had already become suspicious of him.

Xu Cunming knew that Wen Tiancheng was a thoughtful person, and when it came to this point, if he refused again, people would be suspicious, so he paused, and then said: "Then Duan Xiancheng has worked hard."

"It's all for the people of Feiyu County, so why bother?" Duan Kui said.

As soon as Xu Cunming returned to the back hall, he thumped the table violently.

"Master, what's the matter?" Mrs. Yang rarely saw Xu Cunming get so angry, and her heart twisted.

"I'm afraid you won't be able to leave!" Xu Cunming gritted his teeth.

Yang's heart sank: "Why?"

When Xu Cunming told what happened just now, Yang's face turned pale and he slumped on the chair.

After a while, Yang made a decision: "Master, since that's the case, I won't leave. Send the children to Taizhou Assembly?"

The son will go to Beijing to take the exam in a few days, so first send his daughter-in-law and grandson to Zhuangzi, so that no one will say anything!
"That's all." Xu Cunming closed his eyes resignedly. If the couple really died because of this, at least they could save their sons and grandchildren.

(End of this chapter)