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Chapter 215 Too late

In the latest reforms, Lieren successfully became Lieren counties. To be honest, Lieren did not have much household registration, which is slightly more common with Mafu and other places, and has no comparison with county towns such as Handan, Zhongmu, and Ye. As for why Lieren became county towns, it was because of his important geographical location. Lieren linked Zhongmu, Shaqiu, Handan, and Hanoi and other places, which was an important gateway to the east of Handan.

Unfortunately, the Lejuans who had just been upgraded to the county town, perhaps because of their "unworthiness and virtue", encountered floods. The flooded rivers flooded Lejuans, destroyed the arable land, and forced the people to migrate elsewhere. After exploring these areas, the exhibition of farmers also frowned. The terrain of Lejuans was too low, and frequent floods here were not without reasons. However, if canals could be built around this, an extremely fertile land could be opened.

But this flooded and empty county town has now welcomed a group of uninvited guests. Thousands of soldiers from the south came from the south. These people were energetic. They raised Xinlingjun's flag and marched here quickly. They quickly rested here. The people who led them were Ping. After retreating from Beijing, they moved quickly towards Zhao State. Perhaps because of Xinlingjun, these people could maintain a high-intensity march? They refused to fall behind.

Now that they have arrived here? They can finally rest.

Ping was talking loudly about Zhao Bao's evil deeds. He said: Zhao Bao killed officials from all over the country at will. The officials could not bear the humiliation. They raised flags to respond to Xinlingjun and wanted to eliminate the traitors for Zhao State? He talked about their soon-to-be victory. According to what he said? Ma Fujun? Lian Po and other generals all agreed with Xinlingjun's reforms and refused to go to war. The soldiers in Handan had no intention of fighting. Now as long as they rushed to Handan, they could force the King of Zhao to hand over Zhao Bao and execute him.

Immediately, Ping found Chang'an Jun's evil deeds from somewhere, riding a horse and hurting people, and killing people for no reason? He made many despicable crimes public, which aroused the anger of the soldiers. However, some generals in the army also had suspicion in their hearts. They followed Xinling Jun for a long time, which was such an important thing? Xinling Jun could not just contact Ping? Instead of looking for people like himself.

What's more? Ping always said that Xinling Jun's army was behind him, but now they didn't even see a scout. In any case, Xinling Jun would also send someone to issue orders or inquire about their situation. Ping explained: This matter is very important, it must be carried out in their personal name, and cannot implicate Xinling Jun. Therefore, they all sent scouts to contact Xinling Jun himself, and Xinling Jun could not send someone to contact him.

Everyone was half-believing and half-doubted. After a few days of rest here, they met a large number of officials. The officials brought the villagers who were willing to follow them and the victims who were trapped by them. When they arrived here, the leader began to complain, saying that Zhao Bao killed their friends and wanted to take advantage of Wei Wuji's absence to catch them all, the suspicious generals also dispelled their doubts.

There were not many officials raising the flag, and they were not prepared enough. Many people were without weapons. Many people were confused and mistakenly thought that these were all arranged by Xinling Jun. There were less than thirty people with ulterior motives. However, these thirty people led the rest of the people. Because of their previous performance, they attracted a group of people who did not know the truth. In addition to the people who were conscripted, they seemed to be large in number.

After the two sides met, the people brought by these officials were naturally very happy. They left their hometown and followed the officials' arrangements. It was because of the promises that Xinling Jun would give them a better life. Now that they saw Xinling Jun's vanguard army and even approaching Handan, they were naturally extremely happy. Perhaps the same was true for the soldiers. The arrival of these people made them feel more at ease.

Ping met the head of the official, Xun.

The two walked into a house, and the warriors were stationed in the courtyard. They held each other's hands excitedly, and then sat down with a smile. Ping said seriously: "I led the team to come this time, bypassed those important cities and marched quickly. They would not have thought that I had arrived at the Le Renren. Many counties around here were empty, because there was no one living in the flood. This is our best opportunity... God is also protecting us."

Xun nodded. This was indeed an unexpected surprise. He thought they would not come near Handan, but who knew that a flood gave them the opportunity to cover up their traces and approach Handan quietly. Xun shook his head and said, "When I arrived, I made a big noise. They would definitely know. Therefore, I can't continue to rest and have to attack the city immediately. Handan will definitely not be able to fight. But as long as a conflict breaks out, Xinlingjun's army and those who support him attack Handan, our mission will be completed."

"But..." Ping wanted to say something, but sighed again. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "Xinling Jun is really nice to me. I feel sorry for him." Xun looked at him in surprise, and Ping continued, "Please give these people to me and take the rest of the people away. I will lead them to attack the city." Xun already understood that Ping was unwilling to continue living.

Xun said: "No, I still have my own mission. We must take advantage of the enemy's failure to react and quickly gather in Handan and use the victims to attack Handan. Those victims stand in front of us, and the soldiers in Handan dare not shoot us..."

"How is this possible? They will definitely shoot when threatening Handan."

"Yes, that's it, this is my last mission."

"But...why do you do this?"

"I don't know, please don't ask...well..." Xun hesitated for a moment, and still expressed his opinion. He said, "Maybe it is to anger Ma Fujun, let Ma Fujun leave Zhao State."

Ping did not say anything more. They continued to rest and recuperate in the Lebanese people, and Ping was not stingy. He divided all the food to reward everyone. Even the victims got a generous meal. Everyone was very happy to eat. Ping was the same. He drank some wine and happily told everyone that they were about to win. Just as it was dusk, everyone set out towards Handan.

"Didn't I let you wait in horse suit?"

"Teacher, you taught us to have a kind heart and righteous heart, and to have the belief of going to die for the right path we have determined in our hearts. You also told us the principle of unity of words and deeds. If we cannot follow you to calm the civil strife now, what else can we continue to learn? Even if we have saved our lives, what is the use of this?" The one who spoke was not Han Fei, but Yang Duanhe, a Qin man.

"Please take us with me."

The disciples looked at Zhao Kuo seriously, and under Han Fei's leadership, they leaned over to Zhao Kuo for a long time. Zhao Kuo looked at them with a lot of thoughts, but he just sighed, and said, "Follow me to the Lieutenant's Mansion." So, Zhao Kuo's chariot became even more majestic, with many "infantrymen" around. They followed the chariot and rushed towards the Lieutenant's Mansion.

Zhao Bao was also pulled to the chariot by Zhao Kuo at this moment, but he didn't say a word and lowered his head, but he didn't know what he was thinking.

The road was empty, perhaps because of the news of rebellion, which scared the people not to dare to go out. Handan once again became as silent as before. Zhao Kuo sat in the carriage, looking at the empty street, and sighed: "There are so many disasters and difficulties..." Zhao Bao glanced at him and did not respond. Zhao Kuo continued: "We don't have much time anymore. Shangjun will soon send someone to conquer the riots. I am very worried that those innocent people will die because of this."

"Look at if the lieutenant can find anything here. If I can't find it... then I will immediately quell the civil strife... I hate these evil thieves who incite innocent people to die for nothing in my life... I also have my own pursuits, but I will not let innocent people die for me under lies in order to realize my pursuit and ideals... This is wrong, this is not supposed to be."

Zhao Bao's face became a little ugly because, as he did the same thing at the beginning, he had to speak: "Sometimes, for the sake of the interests of his family and country, he could only sacrifice a part of the people."

"The interests of the country and country? You are right. You can sacrifice yourself for your own country. However, this should not be done under lies. What do you think? If a soldier is willing to die for his own country, I will respect him very much. If a general gives up some soldiers for the victory of the war, I will not blame him. However, if a minister weaves lies and deceives those who do not know the truth to die, even if their death is beneficial to other things, I will not forgive this person."

"What's more, what's happening now is that there is no benefit, it's just that innocent people die for no reason."

"If you really know something about this, please tell me... those who are deceived and exploited outside are also your people, your relatives, those who are stationed on the city walls, and even your sons. How do you bear to watch them kill each other?" Zhao Kuo asked.

Zhao Bao looked a little stunned, and he said, "This matter... Actually..."

Suddenly, a scout rushed from a distance, and the scout shouted, "There are thieves sieges! There are thieves sieges!!" The scout shouted, passing by them, looking at the scout's road, he was going to report the situation in the palace. Zhao Kuo watched the knights go away, and his whole body was silent. He shook his head and looked at Zhao Bao beside him. His eyes were full of worry. Zhao Kuo said, "It's too late...it's too late."

When Zhao Bao heard the thieves attacking the city, he became panicked. His face was full of horror. He widened his eyes and said hurriedly: "Please lead the army out of the city... How many thieves are there? How dare they attack Handan... No, you have to summon Handan youth to help defend the city."

Zhao Kuo ignored him and just looked towards the direction of the city wall, and could vaguely hear the screams on the city wall.

He looked solemn, lowered his head and looked at Ge.

“Get out of the city.”
Chapter completed!
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