It was already dawn the next day when Di Jun arrived with his men. Zheng Luo and Ye Erniang came with him, and Dou Yang was left in the mountains to guard the house. To Chu Ling's surprise, the number of people who followed the three of them was much higher than she estimated. In addition to the about 2,000 soldiers and horses in the Black Dragon Village brought by the three of them, there were nearly 10,000 ordinary people. No wonder they arrived later than she expected.

"Big brother, second sister, fourth brother!" Chu Ling had been waiting at the city gate for a long time, and saw the team coming from afar. He knew that it was Zheng Luo and others. Chu Ling immediately ordered the city gate to meet him.

"Xiao Wu!" Ye Erniang turned over and got off the horse's back, walked up and pulled Chu Ling to look carefully, and then smiled and said, "The person who went back to send the message said that you are back, and my elder brother and I are a little unbelievable. Why don't we send someone to inform you in advance, so that we can pick you up." Chu Ling smiled and said, "Second sister, don't I want to give you a surprise?"

Ye Erniang sighed and said, "It's joy, but you'll worry about these things as soon as you come back..." Chu Ling smiled and said, "Aren't they all your own brothers? As long as the eldest brother and second sister recognize me, what else can I say? Brother, do you think so?" Zheng Luo patted Chu Ling's shoulder with relief and said, "Xiao Wu, you're doing a good job."

When Chu Ling heard this, she couldn't help but smile, "Big brother, second sister, fourth brother, go to the city first."

"Okay!" Chu Ling asked Sun Ze and Mo Xiaoting to follow Di Jun to arrange a team into the city. The magistrate who followed him hesitated for a while, and saw Chu Ling not saying anything. Ye Erniang noticed it and asked, "Xiao Wu, who is this?" Chu Ling smiled and said, "This is Qin Zhijie, the parents of Wei County, and Lord Qin."

Zheng Luo and Ye Erniang looked at the magistrate and immediately became a little more vigilant and unkind, but they did not rush to ask questions. Chu Ling smiled and said, "Brother, second sister, Lord Qin has also helped a lot when it was so smooth this time. Moreover, he is familiar with the affairs of the city and can be busy with us." After hearing Chu Ling's explanation, although the two of them still had no good expressions towards Qin Zhijie, they were a little calmer. Zheng Luo, who had been the leader of the big village for many years, naturally would not be a simple martial artist. He also understood what Chu Ling meant, and nodded to Qin Zhiji politely.

Although Qin Zhijie cursed Chu Ling in his heart, he had to bow his head under the eaves. He could only bow to Zheng Luo and Ye Erniang politely, "Mr. Ling, I'll go and take a look." Chu Ling nodded and said, "It's a blessing that Lord Qin, the fourth brother is not very concerned about these trivial matters, and you have to worry more. If you have any questions, you can discuss it with Duan Yun first." Qin Zhi nodded and turned around and left. He had been an official from the Northern Jin Dynasty for so many years, naturally he wouldn't ask Duan Yun like this stupid words. Just go back and find someone to ask him, wouldn't you know?

Chu Ling accompanied Zheng Luo and Ye Erniang all the way to the city. Ye Erniang asked with some concern: "Xiao Wu, that Lord Qin..."

Chu Ling smiled and said, "Second sister, I understand what you are worried about. But we need him now." Ye Erniang looked at her waiting for her explanation. Chu Ling felt warm in her heart and said softly: "There are more than 3,000 registered households in this Weixian County, with about 16,000 people. This does not include about 300 people from the Clan and a few passing business trips. It is easy for us to take down Weixian, but it is extremely difficult to maintain stability. No matter who among us, we are afraid we don't have the experience of managing so many people. These things must be left to experienced people. Once the people in the city and the people who come with us are in chaos, we don't have to wait until the Clan attacks, we will not be able to stay."

The two were silent for a moment, and Zheng Luo nodded and said, "Xiao Wu, you are considerate. This surname Qin is indeed unable to move for the time being. However, he..." Chu Ling smiled and said, "Brother, don't worry, I checked it in advance. If he is really a fish-filled person, I can't tolerate him. Although Qin Zhijie is an official from the Northern Jin Dynasty, he has a good reputation among ordinary people in Wei County. Even now, most of the people's hardships think that it is the court's fault and has nothing to do with him. It can be seen that this person is not only responsible but also very smart."

"That's good." Zheng Luo felt relieved and nodded.

The three of them were talking and heading towards the county government. Before they could reach the county government gate, they saw a bright fireworks soaring into the sky. Yellow fireworks bloomed in the air with a sharp sound. The originally quiet small town suddenly seemed to be getting fire.

"What's going on?!"

Chu Ling was not surprised and said, "It seems that the spies who were planted in the city were discovered by the people of the Clan. Zheng Luo and Ye Erniang nodded in understanding. The population of the Clan is too small, and it is possible to station troops in the big city, but small cities like Weixian are not practical. But if they are simply handed over to the Central Plains people to manage, they are not at ease. Therefore, it is very important to install a few spies in these places, and once something happens, they can send messages to them at any time. However, it is extremely difficult for such people to find out completely. Because they are not necessarily the Clan people, or they may be the Central Plains people who have long been secretly surrendered or bribed by the Clan people.

Therefore, although Chu Ling asked someone to stare at the people of the Clan in the city, he did not act rashly and let someone take them down. Anyway, tens of thousands of people went from Xinzhou to Weixian, and they could not hide it no matter how much they were. All she had to do was delay the time for the Clan people to discover it. Now it is not that important when the people were discovered. Now these people can be closed down. The spies can never catch them cleanly, but one less.

Zheng Luo frowned and said, "There is only one road pavilion near Wei County, but there are only a hundred people. I will definitely not rush to come and fight us head-on. How long does it take for them to assemble the army?" Chu Ling smiled and said, "Brother, don't worry too much. The Clan may not have many people coming to siege us, at least in a short period of time."

“How to say it?”

Chu Ling said: "The soldiers of the Clan have extremely strict dispatch rules. Generally, it is not an urgent situation for 100,000 yuan. Unless the generals in the garrison seek help, the soldiers and horses in the non-defense zone will not cross the border at will. The pride of the Clan is destined, and they will never ask others for help easily. If even a small hamlet has to ask for help, let alone the garrison of the garrison, the court will punish them. Therefore, at present, only the garrison of Xinzhou is the only thing we need to worry about."

Ye Erniang said: "Even the garrison in Xinzhou, plus the Southern Army, there are more than 100,000 people."

Chu Ling said: "It depends on how we prepare and how powerful the Southern Army is."

Zheng Luo pondered for a while and said, "Xiao Wu is right. It's better to deal with the defenders of Xinzhou than to deal with the entire Northern Jin army. However... Xiao Wu didn't say anything. Those people in the tribe are afraid that they don't look down on us, right? In their opinion, we can be wiped out at will, so how could they reduce their identities and ask for help?"

Chu Ling smiled and said nothing. The elder brother was right. The people of the Clan really looked down on them. For the people of the Clan today, even Cangyun City was afraid that they could only rely on their geographical advantages to compete with them. The process of entering the Central Plains was too smooth, which made many soldiers at the bottom invisibly feel proud. They never took the Central Plains people into their eyes, let alone the Central Plains soldiers.

The sky gradually became brighter and it seemed that today was a good day.

Although he didn't sleep all night, Chu Ling and others were still not sleepy at all. In the study, Chu Ling and Zheng Luoye's second wife were discussing matters. When they saw Qin Zhijie bringing Di Jun and Duan Yun in, they stopped and looked at the door. Qin Zhijie Ye knew that his identity was inconvenient now, so he only brought the two of them to the door and urged them to take a break, but was stopped by Chu Ling, "Master Qin, please stay."

Qin Zhijie smiled bitterly and said, "Young Master Ling, you are polite. Who am I now? Just call my name." Chu Ling smiled and said, "Mr. Qin is so humble. I heard that Master Qin was a Jinshi in the sixth year of Yongjia in Tianqi, and he can be regarded as a young man who has become famous."

Qin Zhijie now looks less than 100 years old. When he was a Jinshi, 80% of them were not as good as the champion. Such people can be called young talents no matter which dynasty they are in. Unfortunately, this young talent has been staying in this small county for more than ten years as an inconspicuous county magistrate.

Qin Zhijie was shocked. Obviously, he didn't expect that Chu Ling could even find out his life in just one afternoon.

"Please sit down, Lord Qin, after all, the adults are the parents of Wei County, and you have to help with many things." Qin Zhijie looked at Chu Ling and said, "In your eyes, shouldn't people like me want to see each other and kill each other?"

Chu Ling disagreed, "Mr. Qin is joking. People like us are not murderers. To be disrespectful, the human power is too weak in the face of the rise and fall of the world. As long as Master Qin has never done anything that should not be done, I don't care about the past, I only look at what Lord Qin will do in the future."

"What do you mean not to do?" Qin Zhijie asked.

Chu Ling smiled and said, "Mr. Qin has read the books of sages, how could he not know what to do and what not to do? If Master Qin really doesn't know, how could he stand here?" Qin Zhijie's expression became more and more bitter. He bowed to Chu Ling and said, "Thank you for your kindness. If you have anything to do, just give me instructions." Qin Zhijie's youth was once in high school. He thought he had seen many talents who were known as young talents, but none of them had the terrible young man in front of him. He just wanted to protect himself and his family in troubled times, but now... since he has reached this point, there is no way out for retreat. As for what will happen in the future, it is not something he can decide now. This young man is right. His personal strength is too meager in the face of the world.

Everyone sat down in the study room, Zheng Luo looked at Chu Ling and said, "Xiao Wu, what should I do if I do later on."

Chu Ling looked at Zheng Luo in surprise and said, "Brother, do you believe me?"

Zheng Luo smiled and said, "What's the point of not believing in this? Although you are young, my brother knows about the past two years. I'm afraid I can't do even ten. My brother believes in your ability. Since you have captured Weixian, you must have a successful conclusion? We all listen to you."

Looking at Zheng Luo's trustworthy eyes, Chu Ling was moved but also a little ashamed. If she really wanted to think of any grand plan in this short time, then she was not Chu Ling, and she should have changed her name to Zhuge Kongming. At that time, she had to choose Wei County. The location of Wei County was the most beneficial to them. However, after the whole night last night, Chu Ling still thought about it. But it was not feasible, but everyone still had to consider it together.

Chu Ling stood up and opened a map on the table in front of Zheng Luo. It was a very simple map. It only marked the approximate terrain near Wei County, but it marked in detail the bases of all the Northern Jin soldiers on the surface near Wei County.

Chu Ling looked at everyone and said, "I didn't think too much about choosing Wei County at that time. I just liked this place close to the entrance of Geluo Mountain. If I really couldn't defend it, it might not be a way to retreat into the mountains. Moreover, the Chinese New Year is about to be celebrated, and the Northern Jin Dynasty has little chance of sending troops on a large scale, so we can also arrange our retreat calmly. However... I thought about something else last night."

"Tell me," Zheng Luo said.

Chu Ling looked at Zheng Luo, "Brother, have you and the three brothers and sisters made up their minds to follow Lord Yan?"

As soon as Chu Ling said this, the others couldn't help but look at Qin Zhijie sitting next to him. After all, he was the only one present, an outsider. Qin Zhijie was also a little embarrassed, but when he saw Chu Ling look at him with a smile, Qin Zhijie suddenly understood why Chu Ling insisted on staying, and his heart became a little more stable. So he sat calmly on the side and looked at his nose and nose.

Zheng Luo thought for a moment and said, "We have discussed this matter, and we all mean this. All of us have a deep hatred of the people of the Clan, and it is impossible to surrender to the Clan. What's more, you have seen the situation in Xinzhou now. Even ordinary people can't live. It's not interesting to hide in the mountains like this. It's better to follow the people of Cangyun City. But..."

Zheng Luo hesitated a little. They didn't care about the bandits, but Xiao Wu, Tuoba Xingye, valued those who were given additional disciples. If he followed them to join Cangyun City, it would be too aggrieved.

Chu Ling smiled and said, "Since the three brothers and second sister have decided, why not listen to my opinion?"

"You said," Zheng Luo said, not only Ye Erniang and Di Jun, but also Duan Yun and Qin Zhijie stared at Chu Ling attentively.

Chu Ling pointed his finger on the map and said, "Weixian is backed by Geluo Mountain. The Geluo Mountains are continuous for hundreds of miles. Although the terrain is dangerous, wild animals are rampant in the mountains, it is also an excellent hiding place. If we take Weixian as the starting point and slowly spread around, take Dixian and Nanyin, and then take Xinzhou City, half of Xinzhou will be in our hands."

"Do you want to learn from Cangyun City?" Zheng Luo was a little surprised. Obviously, he didn't expect that their Xiaowu had such ambitions.

Chu Ling shook his head and said, "No, we don't have this condition. Yan Ling is very skilled in martial arts and is like a god. He has no shortage of masters and generals under Cangyun City. He has a good position to achieve the existence of Cangyun City today. However, we are not as good as the right time, place and people."

Duan Yun frowned and said, "What the little village leader means is to rely on these to negotiate with Cangyun City?"

Chu Ling nodded, "I do mean this, but it's not just for negotiations. If we develop in Xinzhou and Cangyun City send troops to the southeast at the same time, Xiao Duan, do you think it is possible to directly connect the territory of both sides? At that time, the right to speak in Cangyun City will be much heavier than now. You probably don't want the Lin Xianzong to happen again, right? In addition, those people who were encouraged by Lin Xianzong, I guess the eldest brother would not leave them behind."

Everyone was silent, obviously thinking about this issue.

Qin Zhijie, who had never spoken, hesitated for a moment and said, "Young Master Ling, although your idea is good, there are three problems."

Chu Ling was not in a hurry and nodded, "Please give me advice, Lord Qin."

Qin Zhijie said: "First, all your subordinates are only two or three thousand soldiers now. It is not clear whether they can defend Wei County, let alone others. Second, will Cangyun City cooperate with the young master's plan? Third, even if Cangyun City cooperates, the young master will take down Xinzhou. If the army of the Northern Jin Dynasty is approaching, how will the young master plan to deal with it?"

Chu Ling smiled and said, "Mr. Qin, you need to have dreams in life. We need to solve the problem if there are problems."

"..." Qin Zhijie didn't know why he had dreams in life. He thought it was better to be down-to-earth.

Chu Ling dragged his chin and said, "Otherwise, Lord Qin tell me what should we do now?"

Qin Zhijie choked and looked at Chu Ling with some uncertainty, not knowing whether she was watching a joke or serious.

But I saw Chu Ling looking at him with a look of calmness.

Qin Zhijie pondered for a moment and said, "I think that the most urgent task at the moment should be to settle the tens of thousands of people who followed him first, and then recruit soldiers and train them in the city as soon as possible to deal with the coming Northern Jin troops. There is no shortage of food and water in the city for the time being, so many people are willing to join. However, weapons are a big problem."

Chu Ling nodded and asked seriously: "Does Lord Qin have any solution?"

Qin Zhijie endured for a moment and said, "Although the people of Northern Jin themselves have excellent weapons, they strictly prohibit ordinary people from buying and selling weapons in the Central Plains. Therefore, even if there is an iron shop in the city, it is useless. So... this weapon is probably going to land elsewhere."

“What about?”

"For example...the Southern Army."

Chu Ling nodded with satisfaction and said, "Okay, that's it! Lord Qin is worthy of being a Jinshi, and he is indeed resourceful and thoughtful."

Qin Zhijie looked at the boy in front of him with some surprise, "What...why should I do this?"

Chu Ling said naturally: "It's a trouble for the people to resettle the people. Leave the recruitment and training to the elder brother and second sister. My fourth brother and I go to rob... Uh, ask the Southern Army to borrow some weapons."

"..." This boy named Ling was afraid that something was wrong with his brain! Qin Zhijie thought in despair, and he was really just talking casually.
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