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"Now I'll assign you tasks, listen carefully."

Liang Ming suddenly became serious.

Everyone held their breath and listened intently.

A moment later, Liang Ming began to assign tasks to everyone.

This rescue of the execution ground relied mainly on the Qingfeng Village troops he brought. They had been dealing with government troops for many years and were already experienced. Moreover, they would not back down halfway.

As for the villagers of Lingtou Village, although many of them were determined to rescue Chen Mo, they were all farmers, so it was hard to guarantee that nothing would go wrong.

Although the villagers had undergone a lot of training before, they must have been trained in the stockade and had no skills to fight against government troops.

During this raid on the execution ground, Sun Dazhu led more than forty villagers, armed with bows and arrows, to cover the retreat of the crowd.

"Prepare your weapons and tools, then head to the North City, sneak in, and hide..."

Liang Ming began to explain the plan for tomorrow in detail.

They were still unsure of the current defenses of the North City, so they decided to disguise themselves as a caravan and infiltrate the city first.

"Your mission isn't to rescue anyone, but to cover our retreat. After rescuing Chen Mo, we'll withdraw through the south gate. Your job is to intercept and kill the pursuers. Understand?"

Everyone nodded, their expressions revealing a hint of nervousness.

"Remember, this matter can only succeed, it cannot fail. If any of you are afraid, quit now, or you will delay the plan."

Liang Ming said with a solemn expression.

The villagers exchanged glances, their eyes showing no sign of backing down.

At a time like this, who would still be a coward?

"Don't worry, I, Sun Dazhu, will risk everything to rescue Brother Mo."

Sun Dazhu said with a firm look in his eyes.

"Me too!"

"Since it's your group of brothers who are leading the way, then our Lingtou Village certainly can't hold them back."

Others chimed in with agreement.

Although they didn't know the identities of the group Liang Ming brought, the villagers had no choice but to trust Liang Ming for the time being.

After all the tasks were arranged, everyone immediately began to take action.

They gathered horses and carts from everyone in the village, then loaded them with some goods, disguised themselves as a caravan, and immediately set off following Liang Ming's men.

At this moment, forty-three villagers followed behind Sun Dazhu.

These people were mostly well-trained able-bodied men from the village, people who were determined to fight the government to the death.

If they lose today, they have instructed the villagers to flee into Black Wind Ridge, so that at least they will have a way to survive and will not be oppressed by the government in the future.

Filled with worry and unease, the group quickly headed towards the north of the city.

In the afternoon, their caravan arrived at the north gate of the city.

"What do you do?"

The soldiers guarding the city quickly surrounded them.

The situation in Beicheng has been tense recently, and the county magistrate has specifically instructed that outsiders be investigated.

However, these officers and soldiers were all subordinate to the government offices, just trying to make a living, and they did their jobs in a haphazard manner.

"Sirs, we are merchants from the south, and we are going into the city to sell our goods and buy some grain."

Liang Ming stepped forward and said respectfully.

At this moment, he was dressed in ordinary clothes and was not carrying any weapons.

As he spoke, Liang Ming took out some loose silver from his pocket and handed it to the soldiers.

The soldiers sized up the caravan behind him, their fierce expressions softening somewhat.

As the largest county town in the area, Beicheng does indeed see a lot of caravans coming and going on weekdays, so it's not unusual.

The leading officer took the silver and immediately ordered, "Search us, but don't bring any weapons in."

A moment later, the soldiers guarding the city stepped forward and lifted the burlap sack on the cart to inspect it.

These wagons carried only ordinary supplies.

After checking and confirming that nothing was amiss, the officer in charge waved his hand and said, "Go in!"

"Thank you, sir."

Liang Ming bowed again and then led the group behind him slowly into the North City.

At this moment, all their weapons were hidden in the secret compartments under the carriage.

The northern part of the city was indeed more heavily guarded than other places.

Liang Ming turned his head and gave him a look.

Cai Sheng understood and immediately ordered his men to disperse and disguise themselves in the city.

"Second brother, I'll go and inquire first."

Cai Sheng said in a low voice.

"You stay here and watch over the brothers. I need to go out of the city."

"Out of the city? Where to?"

"Zhao Family Army Camp".

Liang Ming responded quietly.

Why?

Cai Sheng asked, quite puzzled.

"I'm going to find that Lieutenant General Zhao and have a word with him."

"Second brother, this isn't appropriate, isn't it? A military camp is a place like that..."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

After saying this, Liang Ming gave a few more instructions and then walked out of the North City.

Although the brothers have successfully infiltrated the north city, they cannot make a safe evacuation with just this many men.

Outside the military camp in the north city, the guards were even more heavily armed.

Liang Ming slowly approached, but was stopped by patrolling soldiers when he was still a hundred paces from the camp gate.

"Halt! Who goes there?!"

The leading soldier shouted sternly.

"Sir, I've come to see Lieutenant General Zhao."

Liang Ming bent down and said.

"You think you can just see General Zhao whenever you want? Get lost!"

The soldiers drove them away without any politeness.

Liang Ming smiled faintly, took out a document from his pocket, handed it to the soldier, and said, "Please pass on a message, sir, that a friend of Chen Mo has important business to discuss with Lieutenant General Zhao."

The soldier took the document, glanced at it, and his expression changed.

That document was probably issued personally by Lieutenant General Zhao; ordinary people wouldn't get it so easily.

The man dressed like a country bumpkin in front of him claims to be Chen Mo's friend?

They were familiar with the name Chen Mo.

Isn't that the criminal who's supposed to be executed tomorrow?

With these questions in mind, the soldier took the soldier and quickly reported the matter to General Zhao.

Not long after, the soldier returned and waved, saying, "The general wants you to go in."

Then, some soldiers began to search Liang Ming to make sure he was not carrying any weapons, and then let him in.

Inside the tent, Lieutenant General Zhao was leaning against a tiger skin, closing his eyes to rest.

"General, the men have arrived."

A summons came from outside the tent from the personal guards.

"Come in."

A moment later, Liang Ming slowly walked into the tent.

Looking at this unfamiliar face, Zhao Canjiang slowly raised his head, his expression still solemn.

Who are you?

Zhao, the adjutant, spoke with a hint of impatience.

The many things that have happened these days have made him feel that he has lost all his prestige. In addition, he is about to be removed by the court, so he has no mind to care about other things.

The reason Liang Ming was brought in was simply because of Chen Mo's matter.

"Reporting to the General, I am a friend of Chen Mo."

Liang Mingdao.

"Chen Mo? He's to be beheaded tomorrow at noon. You've come to me now to plead for him?"

General Zhao smiled helplessly.

Chen Mo is someone the Huang family specifically wants to kill, and now even General Zhao can't protect him.

"It's not about pleading for mercy, it's about saving lives."

Liang Ming raised his head and looked at Zhao, the military officer.

"Save them? How?"

Zhao Canjiang's expression changed slightly as he looked at Liang Ming with great interest.

Liang Ming looked around, noticing that there were other people nearby, and said directly, "Rescue them from the execution ground."