In Linhua County, the news of the burning of disaster relief food in the court leaked. The entire Linhua County was in extreme panic. Yuan Decheng sent all the yamen runners to the streets to maintain order, while the clerks comforted the victims in the four gates. Ma Yang took out a sealed letter from his arms and handed it to Xiong Yian. Xiong Yian asked, "Why is Ma Zhuangshi covered in water?"

Ma Yang said sadly: "Master Jiang sent us six people down the river from Xingling County to deliver letters. All three boats had overturned. The boat that the villain was on was overturned not far from Linhua County. Relying on the good water nature, the villain swam ashore. Then he came to deliver the letters according to Lord Jiang's instructions."

Going down the river, three boats, Xiong Yi'an moved in his heart. The letter sent by Jiang Anyi must be very important. He ordered Xiong Qiang to take Ma Yang down to change his clothes. Xiong Yi'an unfolded the letter to watch. As soon as he read several lines, he screamed out, stood up from the chair, and read it again nervously and quickly.

In the letter, Jiang Anyi told him that Xingling County was captured by bandits from Zhongshan Village.

The bandits led by Ye Yanguang, Rao Qiangfeng, Qi Zhitu (not dead at the time of writing). Guo De and others were threatening the victims and the people of Xingling County to go to Linhua County, asking Xiong Yian to find a way to inform the governor Ai to respond.

Sitting back into the chair heavily, Xiong Yian felt that the letter in his hand was worth a thousand pounds. He didn't know whether to thank Jiang Anyi or blame Jiang Anyi. Jiang Anyi asked him to report the letter to him, undoubtedly giving him a contribution, but in this way, his plan to avoid disaster was emptied. The letter had been delivered to him. If he escaped from the county town, what should he do if the emperor pursued him for fear of crime? Ma Yang changed his clothes and came in again. The letter did not sign it. Xiong Yian asked a few questions in detail. When Ma Yang mentioned the gold medal Xiong Yian was sure. Xiong Yian thought for a moment and decided to take a gamble, call Xiong Qiang and others, and protect him to the county government.

In the lobby, Xiong Yian met the governor Ai and came forward to see him. Ai Wei did not dare to take the prince's uncle, and smiled and raised his hand and signaled, "Young Master Xiong, don't be too polite. I heard that you are in poor health. How are you doing now?"

Xiong Yian smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern. Xiong has reported something big, so please send him off."

Ai Wei was stunned and walked away from the lobby as he spoke. Only the magistrate Yuan County was left. Xiong Yian handed over the letter. When Ai Wei saw it, he was shocked and asked in surprise: "Young Master Xiong, this matter is serious. Who wrote this letter?"

Xiong Yian considered it for a while and decided to reveal Jiang Anyi's identity, saying, "Mr. Ai, Lord Yuan, this person came secretly at the order of the emperor. I hope the two masters will keep it secret after they learn his name, otherwise Xiong would not be able to afford to be guilty." Ai Wei and Yuan Decheng looked at each other and solemnly promised that the news would not be leaked.

"This letter was written by Lord Jiang An Yijiang, the governor of Huazhou. Lord Jiang came to investigate the collapse of Yuanhua River under the secret order of the emperor. Because he arrested a fugitive and went to Xingling County, he happened to meet a bandit from Zhongshanzhai who broke the city in Xingling County. Because Lord Jiang came to Linhua County was extremely confidential, he sent someone to go down the river to send a letter to Xiong and asked Xiong to tell him."

Xiong Yi'an's words revealed several important information. Ai Wei first thought that the people from the Transport Office were finished, and he wanted to tear away with them quickly; secondly, the bandits in Zhongshan Village were very brave and dared to attack Linhua County. If they were caught off guard, the consequences would be unimaginable. Even if they escaped, they would not be able to escape the court laws and regulations; thirdly, it was rumored that Jiang Anyi had a close relationship with the prince, and Xiong Yi'an was the prince's brother-in-law. Jiang Anyi left him alone to contact him, and it seemed that he wanted to give him a credit.

Yuan Decheng took the letter from Ai Wei, and before he could finish reading it, he screamed, "Sir, close the four doors quickly to prevent the thieves from siegeing the city."

Ai Wei glared at Yuan Decheng and shouted, "What a panic? The person sent by Lord Jiang to deliver the letter came from Yuanhua River. It was at least half a day faster than the thief. Look at the time. The thief must arrive at Linhua County at least noon tomorrow. Close the city gate now will only cause panic. Don't let the thief get messed up before he comes."

Xiong Yi'an said: "Mr. Ai said it is right. The thieves did not arrive so soon. It is just that the city gates are closed as usual at night. It is a big deal for bandits to cause trouble. I heard that Lord Tongji of Longweizhou is also in Linhua County, so I might as well send someone to ask him to discuss with the county government. The army of Anxi Protectorate has already arrived in Tuncheng County. Lord Ai wants to ask them to cross the river by force. As long as the army arrives, the thieves will defeat themselves without attacking."

Yuan Decheng has been much more stable, and glanced at Mr. Xiong, thinking that this Mr. Yu has a bad reputation.

I think I am quite independent when I am not panicked when I encounter problems. It seems that the aristocratic families are knowledgeable and have good talents.

Ai Wei nodded and said, "Mr. Xiong is right, but Linhua County itself must strengthen its vigilance. After the city gate is closed, Lord Yuan and several adults in the county will go to the city's large households to borrow people, and in addition, young and strong people in the city will patrol the city to strictly prevent thieves from coming to attack the city."

On the official road from Xingling County to Linhua County, vehicles were marching in the cracks of the crowd. Guo De lifted up the curtains from time to time and looked around. It had been an hour and a half since he left Xingling County. He had only walked for more than twenty miles. The sky gradually darkened. At this speed, it was difficult to meet with Rao Qiangfeng before Wushi. Rao Qiangfeng led the 500 pioneers along the way to gather the refugees who were robbing on both sides of the official road. The team had grown to more than 700 people. He sent someone to deliver a letter saying that he would stay in a village 36 miles away from Xingling County, waiting to meet with Guo De and others.

Guo De realized that it was a mistake to take the people of the city and the victims to Linhua County. The pedestrians on the road were staggering and exhausted. It would probably take at least two days to get these people to Linhua County. The food they received in Xingling County was only more than a hundred stones, which was not enough to support so many people's food and drink. From time to time, some people sat on the side of the road to rest, and some people quietly escaped into the deep forest. Guo De had decided that as long as he was young and strong, he would leave the others and must arrive in Linhua County before noon tomorrow.

"Give me instructions and let the walkers make way and let the vehicles go first." Guo De ordered. The minions who were escorting the carriage took the order and waved their whips to disperse the blocking crowd. The speed of the carriage and horses became faster.

Ye Yanguang rushed over with Gao Shuitian and asked, "Military advisor, if the chariot and horse speed up, these people will not be able to keep up."

"There are people under Linhua City. Don't worry about these people. If you can't keep up, just follow them." Guo De said coldly: "Tell them that we will camp twenty miles away. The food in the camp is only enough for 2,000 people. If you come late, you will have nothing to eat."

"The military advisor is right. It is indeed a burden to take these people. I was so delayed that I didn't know when I could arrive in Linhua County. Let's go." Ye Yanguang waved his whip and rushed forward first.

The people who were crying and shouting were thrown away, and the speed of the convoy was significantly accelerated. Most of the young and strong men could keep up with the brigade. It only took half an hour to wait for Guo De and others to arrive at Rao Qiangfeng's station.

While cooking, Rao Qiangfeng took Guo De and others to a yard, with two people tied to the big tree in the yard. Rao Qiangfeng pointed at the two and said, "These two people are from the Wharf Gang. They went to Linhua County to deliver the letter. The letter is on the table, so you can take a look."

After reading the letter, Ye Yanguang and Guo De's face turned pale. The letter made it clear that the bandits in Zhongshan Village threatened the people to attack Linhua County and asked Linhua County to prepare for prevention. Ye Yanguang tore the letter to pieces, picked up a whip and whipped a few whips on the two men, and shouted, "Who asked you to send the letter?"

Rao Qiangfeng said coldly: "Mr. Ye, don't bother. These two people have already recruited them. It is the good subordinate that Feng Guoan sent them to deliver the letter and Ye, whom Ye recruited."

Ye Yanguang threw the whip and gasped. Guo De said, "Have you asked them how many people they sent to deliver the letter?"

"These are the two of them." Rao Qiangfeng said. As for sending letters on the water first, these two people didn't know, so Rao Qiangfeng didn't know either.
Chapter completed!