County Deputy Huang scolded him, but Yang Ling did not think much of it. The civil officials were indeed timid. Would they allow the Tartars to come and harass them and only be able to enter seclusion to defend the city? Wouldn't that make the foreign races even more arrogant?
He seemed to be listening respectfully as his eyes swept around. He saw that Wang Zhizhu, Liu Dianshi, and the others were all standing there with their hands in a serious manner. Only Chief Jiang was sneaky, like a bad student being reprimanded by a teacher. His eyes were also rolling around, and when they looked at each other, they smiled knowingly.
Yang Ling's gaze swept past the few sentries standing at the door, and a familiar figure suddenly flashed across his eyes. He focused his gaze and saw Young Lady Han standing against the wall, staring at him with her large, black, shining eyes.
Realizing that Yang Ling had noticed her presence, Young Lady Han subconsciously stuck out her tongue and quietly leaned against the wall. Yang Ling was anxious. There was no telling when the war would start in the city. At that time, arrows would fly everywhere. She was still a little girl in her teens. What if she was injured?
Yang Ling glared at her fiercely and gestured toward the door. Young Lady Han bit her lip and blinked her eyes. She had clearly seen his actions, but she pretended not to notice and looked away.
Yang Ling furrowed his brows and stared at her. Young Lady Han's expression gradually became uneasy, and her gaze wandered around before meeting Yang Ling's gaze in the end. Yang Ling raised his eyebrows, then narrowed his eyes. His gaze swept across her face, and then he dug at her lower body, threatening her.
Young Lady Han's face flushed red. Ever since Yang Ling had slapped her butt that day, she seemed to have tasted the sweetness of it. In the future, if she was disobedient, the Yang family's punishment would be spanking her butt. Looking at Yang Ling's lively gaze, she naturally knew what her husband meant.
Old Man Huang was cursing until his saliva flew everywhere when he suddenly realized that Yang Ling was like a cramp. He said in surprise,""Advisor Yang, do you have anything to say?”
Yang Ling was shocked, and he quickly said," Ah? No, no, Elder Huang said that the students would respectfully listen to his teachings."
County Deputy Huang nodded in satisfaction. Only then did he realize that he hadn't come up with any constructive suggestions after scolding for a long time. He licked his lips and began to organize his thoughts.
Yang Ling glanced at Young Lady Han again. Seeing that her lips were pursed into a thin line, and that her pair of mesmerizing big eyes were curved into crescent moons, he couldn't help but feel a little discouraged." I really pampered this little girl a little too much. She used to be so submissive and obedient to me, but now, not only did she not listen to me, she even laughed at me."
County Deputy Huang paced two steps and stood still."Everyone, although the little prince has been constantly harassing our borders in recent years, he has never attacked the military passes. This time, the beacon fire has been lit, and Bayan Meng must have a large group of people attacking. Tonight, we must be on guard. We will make plans after we understand the enemy's situation at dawn.
He raised his voice and said," Now that the enemy has just appeared, the people in the city are already in a mess. Patrol Officer Feng, immediately lead people to patrol the city and prohibit the people from walking on the streets. Anyone who takes advantage of the situation to rob, steal, or spread rumors to confuse our morale will be beheaded on the spot. You must ensure that there is no chaos in the city!”
Patrol Officer Feng was shocked." This lord, he hasn't been judged by the three divisions and the Emperor's imperial pen. How can he kill people so casually?"”
County Deputy Huang sneered." When a war breaks out, the local officials have the right to make a decision. There's no need to report it to the Ministry of Justice. Don't you know that?"”
Patrol Officer Feng blushed and quickly cupped his hands."Yes, I will!" He turned around and left in a hurry with his subordinates.
County Deputy Huang said,"Head Hong, bring some men to the warehouse of the Horse Post Department and inform them to send the rolling wood, stone, tung oil, and lime to the four cities."
" Yes!" Director Hong replied respectfully. County Deputy Huang then said to Chief Officer Liu," Lord Liu, please take a portion of the prison guards out. Then, inform the guards and village chiefs of each street to select strong people to dig horse traps and set up horse barricades in the east, west, and south city gates. Once the war is tight, these strong people can go up to the city to help.”
He then said to Bookkeeper Wang,"Lord Wang, you are in charge of guarding the county government and reporting the military situation. You are also responsible for arranging the soldiers 'three meals a day."
Yang Ling listened to Deputy Huang's arrangements and was convinced. When he saw Sir Min's bravery and fearlessness, he couldn't help but feel his blood boil. He felt that only by having a great battle with the Tartars would he not be a man in vain.
Now that he had calmed down and listened to Deputy Huang's arrangements, he realized that regardless of whether it was offense or defense, he first needed a stable rear. If he allowed the people to gather on the streets, spread rumors, and disrupt the morale of the army, the rumors would spread everywhere, and fear would spread like a plague. At that time, the people would blow up their nests and it would be difficult to appease them.
Moreover, there were only about two hundred soldiers in the city. If he did not start planning now, it would be too late when the matter came to an end. He had only been setting targets and making plans. He did not know how to do these things and almost ruined the great matter.
Most of the civil servants had left. When Chief Jiang saw that only his soldiers were left, he touched his nose and smiled."Lord Huang, the Tartars are still harassing the city. I'll take my men to patrol the city walls. Farewell."
County Deputy Huang cupped his hands and watched them leave. He let out a long sigh and sat down at the table, saying to Yang Ling,""Nephew Yang, do you feel that this old man is a little timid and afraid of fighting?”
Yang Ling stepped forward and poured him a cup of tea, saying respectfully,""Elder Huang, this student is young and impetuous. When I saw Sir Min's extraordinary bravery, I became hot-headed and rushed up the city wall.
After thinking about it carefully, Elder Huang's arrangements were still appropriate. Lord Min was now the father and mother of a county, so he should consider the overall situation. If he only wanted to be happy for a moment, it would not be worth it. The student did not fulfill his responsibility of advising him. Now that he thought about it, he was really ashamed.”
"Don't look at the number of Tartars outside the city. They're going straight for the military fortress this time. Their appetite is very big." Huang Qiyin smiled bitterly. "A good man makes contributions and guards the territory. This is a great opportunity. You're still young and should train more."
Yang Ling noticed that Young Lady Han was sneaking out of the building and quickly replied,""Yes, there's no need for Elder Huang to instruct me. I'm duty-bound. Elder Huang, rest for a while. I'll go outside and take a look at the defenses.
Huang Qiyin stroked his beard and nodded his head in relief. Yang Ling hurried out and saw a petite figure quickly disappearing into the shadows of the building. He couldn't help but laugh.
At this moment, the snow had not stopped. This was the highest point of the city. The mountain wind between the two peaks in front of them poured in, and the wind was fierce and the snow was dense. Yang Ling slowly walked to the bottom of the building and took a deep breath. He narrowed his eyes and looked up at the sky, allowing the cold wind and snowflakes to hit his face. He did not make a sound for a long time, and the biting cold mountain wind caused his robe to tremble.
The Tartars below the city had stopped harassing them on their horses and had lit five huge bonfires on the ground far away. Yang Ling's eyelids twitched. A mere hundred people would not be able to take down Jiming Posthouse. They were braving the wind and snow to wait outside the city. Could it be that there would be another army coming?
A pair of bright eyes gazed at Yang Ling from the shadows in the corner of the wall. The wind and snow hit his slender and thin body, and Young Lady Han finally couldn't help but walk out. She tugged at his sleeve with heartache and whispered like a child who had made a mistake,""Husband."
Yang Ling sighed and lowered his head to look at Young Lady Han's clear and bright eyes. He gently cupped her tender face as if he was holding a handful of spring water and said tenderly,""Young lady, you know martial arts, so it's easier for you to escape alone. If the city is really broken, you can escape during the chaos and return to Yang Jia Ping! Run back to your mother's house."
"Husband, what are you talking about?" Han Yuniang cried out. No matter what happens, of course I'll be with you. How can I leave my husband behind and run for my life alone?”
Yang Ling smiled, feeling a little sad and reluctant to part with her. It was only at this moment that he realized that even though he did not have a passionate love affair or a romantic relationship, this obedient and cute girl had unknowingly taken a deep place in his heart.
He liked this girl, but he did not dare to accept her affection. Sometimes, he could not help but be intimate with her, and sometimes, he deliberately distanced himself from her. All these contradictions were because he knew how short his life was, so he would rather maintain the existing situation.
It was not easy to return to life by borrowing a corpse and change his fate. The beacon fire on New Year's Eve made him believe that his life of reincarnation was about to begin again.
He sighed, his fingers gently caressing Young Lady Han's innocent and beautiful face. Her face was as cold as ice and as smooth as jade. A hint of gentleness appeared in Yang Ling's eyes. He suddenly could not help but hug Young Lady Han tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to crush her into pieces. He muttered,""How fortunate. It's good that I was able to form this fate with you. If I had to suffer for two years, my heart would definitely ache even more. Young mother, promise me that if the city cannot be defended, you must escape and find a good family to marry. Don't let me worry about you in the afterlife."
He mistakenly thought that his life was coming to an end and could not help but reveal his true feelings. Han Youniang misunderstood. She only thought that her husband was determined to live and die with the people of the city. Even if the city was broken, he would not escape. However, she was still worried that she would be alone and helpless. The man she loved suddenly rose to a respectable hero in her heart.
Tears welled up in her eyes as she hugged Yang Ling, leaning into his embrace. Hubby, don't worry, just help Milord defend the city. I'm your woman. No matter where you go, I'll follow you."Then I will follow you to the netherworld and never steal my life!”
Yang Ling became anxious when he heard that. He pushed her away and said angrily,""Damn it, what do you know? What's the use of dying with me? I just want you to live. Why are you so stupid?"
The lanterns hanging from the corner tower shone on Young Lady Han's tearful face, and Yang Ling could not help but feel a pain in his heart. He could no longer reprimand her.
Young Miss Han raised her head with tears in her eyes and said childishly,""I understand. I know that husband dotes on me and pities me, but does husband know that I have been with husband for the rest of my life? If husband is not around, how can I be happy?”
Yang Ling's heart suddenly trembled. Under the slightly red light, he suddenly realized that this petite and pure girl already had the charm of a mature woman between her brows. Did all the beauties in the world have this kind of charm that came from the bottom of their hearts?
" Young lady, young lady." Yang Ling sighed emotionally. He pulled her into his embrace again, his forehead resting on her fringe. The red lights on the corner tower flickered, and the light and shadow blurred. The embrace of the two hearts shielded a small world that belonged only to each other. The wind and snow suddenly became distant. The intimate atmosphere made their hearts calm and peaceful.
" In this world, I'm afraid there's no other woman who can move my heart like her," Yang Ling thought to himself.
Young Miss Han hugged the man who loved her and said,"" The heavens have blessed me with the best husband," she thought contentedly, her eyes smiling.
The snow quickly covered the two people hugging each other with a layer of pure white clothing.
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