plumnovel Chapter 1475: Tempering the Heart in the Mortal World (9)
Chapter 1475: Tempering the Heart in the Mortal World (9)
Chapter 1475: Tempering the Heart in the Mortal World (XIX)
The bandit army's attack on Qing'an County lasted for another three days.
The intensity is increasing day by day.
The so-called Pingtian King Li Zili was simply like a madman, not at all like a qualified grassroots hero. Knowing that Qing'an County was a very difficult bone to chew, he still insisted on fighting to the death with his minions.
Although there were piles of corpses under the city wall, the defense force of Qing'an County was already in danger under the madness of this bandit leader.
It could be breached at any time.
On the morning of the fourth day, the garrison had just repelled a wave of bandits and the soldiers collapsed to the ground one after another.
They were so exhausted and everyone was injured.
Some soldiers fell down and never woke up again.
"stand up!"
Ye Xiangming shouted in a hoarse voice: "Everyone wake up, don't fall asleep, we are about to win."
The county magistrate had also reached his limit. There were dozens of wounds of varying sizes on his body, and he was able to hold on only because of his profound skills.
Continue to hold on to the city wall.
"Mr. Wang."
At this moment, a yamen runner hurriedly found Wang Chen and said, "The county magistrate wants you to come over. There is an urgent matter to discuss."
Wang Chen nodded: "Okay."
He greeted Ye Xiangming and followed the bailiff to the county government office.
Ye Xiangming was exhausted both physically and mentally and felt groggy. He didn't take it seriously at first. But when one of his men brought him a water bag, he drank a few sips and poured it on his head, forcing himself to wake up.
"not good!"
The county magistrate's expression suddenly changed!
At this moment, Wang Chen had already arrived at the lobby of the county government.
The county magistrate Yu Heqian sat in the courtroom reviewing official documents, with a dozen people sitting on his left and right.
Wang Chen recognized that these people were all prominent figures in Qing'an County, including both gentry and wealthy businessmen, as well as two gang leaders.
Wang Chen stepped forward and bowed: "Greetings, sir."
Seeing Wang Chen, Yu Heqian immediately put down the brush in his hand and said, "Come here, give Mr. Wang a seat and serve tea!"
A yamen runner immediately brought a chair and another brought hot tea.
"Thank you, sir."
Wang Chen didn't hesitate, he sat down, took the teacup and took a sip.
At this moment, he seemed to have not noticed the strange looks from the people around him!
"Mr. Wang."
Yu Heqian looked at Wang Chen with complicated eyes, as if he was struggling, but also with a bit of guilt and reluctance.
The county magistrate sighed and said, "I'm sorry, but I didn't want to do this either."
Wang Chen smiled.
He did not show any surprise or doubt, and asked, "County Magistrate Yu, have you really thought it through?"
Yu Heqian replied expressionlessly: "You alone, versus tens of thousands of civilians in the city, who is more important? I have a clear conscience!"
As soon as he finished speaking, three sturdy warriors walked out from the inner hall with their heads held high.
One of them was wearing iron armor, he was tall and sturdy, with a curly beard and tiger eyes, and he exuded a cold and bloody aura.
"This is Xiao Zhan, the top general under King Pingtian."
Yu Heqian introduced: "He was ordered to take your head."
Wang Chen sighed: "Yu County Magistrate, colluding with the thieves is a serious crime punishable by the execution of nine generations of the clan."
Yu Heqian was not moved at all: "I am only concerned about the people in the city. Even if the court punishes me for this, I will accept it."
"Sir, you had no choice but to do so. The court will forgive you."
"As long as Qing'an County can be saved, what does this matter?"
"If anyone says that you are colluding with thieves, I will be the first one to disagree!"
"That's it."
All the gentry and wealthy businessmen present spoke out in support of Yu Heqian.
There was no other way. If possible, they did not want to force the county magistrate to collude with the thieves.
During this period of time, the wealthy families in the county have suffered heavy losses. Not only do they have to pay money and food, they also have to send their children and servants to guard the city.
If we can completely repel the bandit army, then this loss can be tolerated.
However, the Pingtian Army continued to attack at all costs, causing increasing casualties. Seeing that the city walls were in danger of being breached, these gentry naturally could not sit still.
They also knew the conditions for withdrawal proposed by Pingtian King Li Zili.
Although many people understand that bandits are unreliable, what if they keep their promise?
It is better for Wang Chen to die alone than for everyone to be buried with him!
After making the decision, these leading figures in Qing'an County acted very quickly.
They first forced Yu Heqian to abdicate, and then secretly colluded with the bandits outside the city. Last night, they brought three masters of the Pingtian Army into the city to deal with the extremely powerful Wang Chen together.
Yu Heqian said calmly: "Wang Chen, accept your fate. The tea you just drank was spiked with Hedinghong."
Wang Chen chuckled and spat out a stream of tea.
He knew something was wrong with the cup of hot tea as soon as he smelled it, but he didn't mind drinking it.
Not to mention a mere cup of poisoned tea, even if you eat three pounds of poisonous poison, it won't hurt Wang Chen at all!
The poison tea turned into an arrow, which flew across a distance of three steps in an instant and hit the face of a gentleman who was still making noise.
The latter had no time to dodge and fell backwards to the ground on the spot, his face covered in blood and flesh, revealing the aura of death.
"die!"
Xiao Zhan, the top general under King Ping Tian, saw that things were not going well, and immediately drew his sword and slashed at Wang Chen.
Wang Chen sat still and swung his fist right into the blade.
collapse!
The sword broke into two pieces in an instant, and the upper half flew back and pierced Xiao Zhan's chest.
His armor was like paper and did not provide any defense at all.
"you!"
Xiao Zhan's eyes were wide open, full of disbelief.
He was the second-in-command of the Pingtian Army, and his strength had reached the level of a top-notch master in the martial arts world. The weapon he used was also a thousand-forged sword. However, this attack that condensed 100% of his strength was actually broken by Wang Chen's bare fist.
Half of the blade pierced through the chest of the thief and tore his heart apart!
While the others were about to attack Wang Chen together, their main force was killed on the spot, leaving everyone dumbfounded.
A huge fear arose in everyone's heart.
"Ah!"
Wang Chen sneered and suddenly crushed the teacup in his hand.
The next moment, dozens of porcelain fragments flew out, and the surrounding group of gentry and wealthy businessmen, as well as two gang leaders and two other bandits were all hit and fell to the ground screaming.
Wang Chen stood up and looked at Yu Heqian, who looked pale in the courtroom. "County Magistrate Yu, do you have any last words?"
Yu Heqian's lips trembled twice, and he said hesitantly: "I, I am an official appointed by the imperial court..."
puff!
A piece of porcelain pierced his forehead.
Wang Chen flicked his fingers and said calmly: "I know, but it's useless."
At this moment, a figure rushed into the lobby like a gust of wind.
It was Ye Xiangming.
However, the scene before him made the county magistrate completely speechless!
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