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Chapter 14: The people of the four counties are returning home, don’t be impatient!

Chu Yang was about to get angry when he learned about this, but Wang Meng came back exhausted. He lifted the hem of his official robe and bowed.

"Your Highness, what are you doing?"

Chu Yang looked at Wang Meng and said unhappily, "Sir, you are back just in time. I was just about to send troops to capture that cowardly county magistrate!"

Wang Meng was stunned when he heard this, and asked quickly: "Your Highness, why is this? Didn't you say that you wanted to conquer the four counties of Qiongzhou without bloodshed?"

Chu Yang spoke of this matter angrily again.

"I wanted to give him a chance to live, but he was so ungrateful. Don't blame me for being rude!"

After listening to this, Wang Meng shook his head.

"Your Highness, please calm down. This matter still needs to be considered carefully!"

"Let's take a long-term view. The Japanese pirates are rampant right now. If we can't quickly pacify Qiongzhou, how can we allow them to run rampant?"

"Your Highness, please don't be impatient. Let me tell you slowly."

Wang Meng walked to the table calmly, poured himself a cup of tea, moistened his throat, and then continued, "The county magistrate is just a straw bag. Even if he is arrested, what can he do? He is just a scapegoat."

Chu Yang asked in confusion: "What do you mean, sir?"

"In my opinion, the reason why the county magistrate dared not see me must be because he was instructed by someone behind the scenes. And this person is our real opponent!"

Chu Yang suddenly realized, "You mean we can use this county magistrate to arrest the Japanese pirates who are plotting rebellion in the whole state?"

Wang Meng stroked his beard and nodded, saying, "Your Highness is wise! However, the most urgent task is not to arrest people, but to stabilize the people's hearts and win their hearts as soon as possible."

"Only in this way can Qiongzhou truly become our backing, and only in this way can we have no worries when fighting against the Japanese pirates in the future!"

Chu Yang lowered his head and pondered for a moment. Wang Meng's words made him realize that he was too impatient.

He took a deep breath and said to Wang Meng, "Sir, I have learned your lesson.

Wang Meng smiled slightly and said, "Your Highness is willing to listen to the advice of an old minister. This is a blessing for the people of Qiongzhou!"

"By the way, Lord Wang, did you get any news during your trip?"

Wang Meng's face became a little solemn. He lowered his voice and said, "In fact, just as Your Highness said, the person behind the scenes seems to be colluding with the Japanese pirates!"

“What?!” Chu Yang was shocked when he heard that. “Are you serious?!”

Wang Meng nodded and said, "This old minister also heard it from hearsay, but this matter is of great importance and we must be on guard!"

Chu Yang's face was terribly gloomy. He clenched his fists and spoke through gritted teeth.

"What a traitor! He actually colluded with the Japanese pirates! If I catch him, I will tear him into pieces!"

Wang Meng saw this and quickly advised: "Your Highness, please calm down. The most urgent thing is to investigate this matter and find out the extent of their collusion and their purpose, so that we can formulate corresponding countermeasures!"

Chu Yang took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and nodded.

"That's right sir, I'll arrange it right away."

Just now.

A guard ran in hurriedly, knelt on the ground, and reported: "Your Highness, many people have come from outside the city, saying that they are here to seek refuge with Your Highness!"

Chu Yang and Wang Meng looked at each other, both showing joy on their faces.

"It seems that our previous efforts have not been in vain!" Wang Meng said with a smile.

Chu Yang nodded and said to the guard: "Please invite them in quickly!"

"Yes!" The guard took the order and left.

Soon.

Crowds of people came from all directions of Qiongzhou City, some carrying shoulder poles and some pushing wheelbarrows.

Some even drove ox carts loaded with pots, pans, and utensils, obviously moving with their entire families.

Although most of them are natives, in Chu Yang's eyes they are all the people of the Great Zhou!

"King Qiong is kind and righteous!"

"We are willing to follow King Qiong and fight against the Japanese pirates together!"

"Please King Qiong take me in!"

Among the crowd, shouts, cries and laughter intertwined together to form a symphony that was tragic yet full of hope.

Chu Yang stood on the city wall, looking at the shocking scene in front of him, with mixed feelings in his heart.

He finally understood what true power was and what he should protect.

"I promise you that from now on, I will do my best to protect your safety and let you live a peaceful and happy life!"

Chu Yang's voice echoed on the city wall, and as the flag bearer passed on the message, the order spread throughout the entire Qiongzhou City.

Thunderous cheers broke out in the crowd, and people knelt on the ground one after another to express their gratitude and respect to Chu Yang.

at this time.

An old man in ragged clothes staggered out from the crowd.

He walked up to Chu Yang, knelt on the ground, and said with tears streaming down his face.

"I am a citizen of Sanqing County. A few days ago, Japanese pirates landed and committed all kinds of evil. My family was killed by them..."

At this point, the old man was already sobbing. He took out a piece of bloodstained cloth from his arms, handed it to Chu Yang, and said with a sob: "This is my son's clothes. Please, King Qiong, please help me!"

Chu Yang took the piece of cloth and felt it was cold. He slowly unfolded it and saw the word "Lin" embroidered on it.

This piece of cloth was like a branding iron, branding Chu Yang's heart fiercely, making him feel an unprecedented anger and grief.

"Old man, don't worry, I will definitely give you an explanation!"

Chu Yang's voice was low and firm, as if it came from the Nine Nether Hell.

At this time, Chu Yang knew that he had to take action against the Japanese pirates as soon as possible.

that's it.

Chu Yang tightly grasped the bloodstained cloth in his hand. The old man's cries seemed to still echo in his ears, which further strengthened his determination to send troops to wipe out the Japanese pirates.

He stuffed the piece of cloth into his arms, took a deep breath, and said to Wang Meng beside him: "Sir, I leave this to you. Please comfort the people. I will be back soon."

Wang Meng cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I understand."

Chu Yang nodded, turned around and walked down the city wall.

Back in the study, Chu Yang heard a crisp system prompt sound.

[Ding Dong, congratulations to the host for the sudden increase in the number of people in Qiongzhou City. You have obtained a Civil Official Card.]

After hearing this reminder, Chu Yang became more determined to mobilize troops against the Japanese pirates.

He knew that he now had a military general card and a civil official card, so he could send out troops!

"I'll keep the Civil Official Card for now. Let's see who this Military General Card can summon!"

Chu Yang suppressed his inner excitement and said silently: "Use the general card."

The words fell.

A strange memory appeared in his mind, and a burly man who was six feet tall and had broad shoulders and a thick waist appeared in his mind.

This man held a huge axe in his hand, which made a loud sound like a bell and had an imposing manner.

This man was named Xing Daorong, a general defending Sanqing County. He once charged into the enemy camp alone and killed dozens of enemy generals!

"Oh my god, Xing Daorong! Why does this general seem unreliable? Is my luck so bad?"