Just as Xiao Rui was in a daze, Qin Shubao suddenly pushed him to the ground. Xiao Rui was completely protected by Qin Shubao's broad tiger body.
Xiao Rui was even more confused now.
Could it be that Qin Shubao had such a hobby?
It shouldn't be!
The general guarding the city should be very familiar with Qin Shubao. He shouted anxiously,"General, you are a famous Duke of the Great Tang, an illustrious general of the Great Tang. You must protect yourself and not act rashly!”
Li Ke and the other two also looked at Qin Shubao very strangely. They could not react to everyone's reaction.
"Ouch…"
A tiger roar entered Xiao Rui's ears. At this time, Qin Shubao said weakly,""Marquis Xiao, you're young and promising. You're both brave and intelligent. You won a great victory in the Martial Arts Practice Field, shot Jie Li on the side of the bridge, and presented many strange strategies in Taiji Palace. I'm old, my strength is getting weaker, and the injuries all over my body are tormenting me. I don't have much time left. Thus, you must live well. The Great Tang is besieged on all sides, and our Great Tang is counting on you!”
With that, he propped himself up with his sword and tried his best to stand up. He pointed at the tiger and said,"With me here, don't even think about hurting Marquis Xiao.”
Xiao Rui was very touched. He didn't expect Qin Shubao to be so righteous in history. He was indeed a world-famous hero.
The soldiers and civilians on the city gate tower immediately fell into chaos.
"General, don't. I'm guilty for not protecting you!”
"General Qin is indeed loyal and devoted.”
"The pitiful hero is in his twilight years. Looking at his body, he's already in his twilight years. Heaven, you're too unfair.”
"First the wolves, then the tigers. Could it be that Yangzhou City has offended the heavens and is unwilling to give us a good day?”
"Hey, there's something in the tiger's mouth. Is that a wolf's corpse?”
Chu Yu burst out laughing. Cen Wen Wen also smiled and stroked his beard. Li Ke's expression also completely relaxed.
Xiao Rui, who understood, smiled bitterly and quickly pulled Qin Shubao back.""Yi Country Duke, don't worry too much. This tiger won't hurt anyone!”
A thin and weak civil official wearing a crimson official robe bowed to Qin Shubao.
"I am Zheng Renji, the governor of Yangzhou. General Qin, please forgive me for not opening the city gates. Wolves and beasts are rampant outside Yangzhou City. I'm afraid that once the city gate is opened, the beasts will rush into the city and kill people. Yangzhou City has already lost 24 people and injured 109 people. I really don't dare to let this happen again. I hope General Qin will forgive me.”
Xiao Rui pointed at Li Ke and raised his head." May I ask Master Zheng, this is the Emperor's Third Prince, Prince of Changsha, Li Ke? Are you going to open the city gates or not?"”
Zheng Renji first greeted Li Ke, then raised his head and puffed out his chest." I am the governor of Yangzhou. My mission is to protect the soldiers and civilians in the city as much as possible. If I were to exchange the lives of the prince for the lives of hundreds of soldiers and civilians in Yangzhou City, I would naturally choose not to open it.”
Although Qin Shubao knew Li Ke, Li Ke had been sealed in Changsha since he was young, so he did not recognize him at first sight.
Qin Shubao cupped his hands at Li Ke and said,""Greetings, Prince of Changsha!" He then shouted," Zheng Renji, this is the prince. If he is injured by the tiger, be careful that the emperor will take your life."”
"General Qin, you don't know how terrifying these ferocious beasts in the forest are. Apart from killing people, they also destroyed crops and even attacked passing merchant groups, causing the entire Yangzhou to fall into great panic. I have already reported this matter to the Imperial Court. Before I receive the Imperial Court's edict, I can only resort to this method. I hope General will forgive me.”
Xiao Rui only knew the whole story after hearing this. Looking at the people who were bitten to death under the city wall, as well as the terrified expressions on Zheng Renji and the others 'faces, Xiao Rui waved his hand and said,"General Qin, Lord Zheng, fellow villagers, please rest assured. I will definitely end the evil beasts in the forest and return everyone a peaceful life.”
"Bragging!"
"The forest is so big, the trees are so tall, and there are so many ferocious beasts. How can you deal with all of them?”
"Let's destroy the tiger in front of you first!”
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