Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside Chapter 1589: Assault on the City, Interdiction

Old Master Shi San saw that the County Magistrate of Ancang County was terrified and, supporting his nearly exhausted body, said: "County Magistrate Luo, don’t be afraid. This is Company Commander Qin from Tianfu County of He’an Prefecture, here in the Northwest to resist the Rong people... It was he who saved me and discovered that the Rong people have bypassed the defense line and are attacking Xing’an Prefecture... What he says is true, Guanlu County and Da Chen County have both suffered because of the Rong people, and they’re about to attack Ancang County. We must set up an ambush immediately to delay their advance."

Having said this, he shakily took out a Jade Pendant and handed it to County Magistrate Luo to prove his identity.

County Magistrate Luo, recovering his senses, took the Jade Pendant, then looked at Qin San Lang’s handwritten letter and Token on the table, finally convinced, said with a pale face and trembling voice: "They’re coming, the Rong people are really attacking~"

Bam!

Qin San Lang slammed his palm on the table, saying: "County Magistrate Luo, quickly close the city gates, clear out the Rong people lurking inside the city, then order the Military Office to have the soldiers assist us in setting up ambushes against the Rong people."

County Magistrate Luo hurriedly said: "Alright, alright, I’ll give the order right away!"

He quickly turned to the County Captain who had rushed in with others and said: "County Captain Liu, the Rong people are attacking, quickly close all the gates, first kill the lurking Rong people in the city, then help the soldiers with the ambush!"

County Captain Liu, understanding the situation, nodded but still cautious of deception, quickly walked over to examine the Token and handwritten letter on the table, then left with his men to close the gates.

Before leaving, County Captain Liu requested: "Young man, remember to send a team to the County Captain Mansion to ensure my family’s safety."

Qin San Lang understood that people have personal concerns, so he agreed: "Rest assured, County Captain Liu, we will dispatch troops to protect the official residence."

Only by ensuring the safety of the county officials’ families would the officials fully cooperate with them.

"Thank you." County Captain Liu was satisfied but since it was his first meeting with Qin San Lang, he couldn’t risk his family’s safety on a stranger. As soon as he left the government office, he immediately dispatched half of his men to the County Captain Mansion to protect his family, while he led others to the four city gates to have the guards close them.

"Where are the three constable Squad Leaders? They know the streets and alleys of the county well, have them come over to guide us. Let us quickly eliminate the Rong people inside the city before their army arrives." Qin San Lang did not idle, immediately instructed Xie Cheng, Company Commander Jin, Chief Commander Tang, Chief Commander Lao, and others: "Use the Rong purification tactics we employed in Da Chen County, troops will be divided into eight routes, start clearing from the front and back of the four main streets, swiftly eradicate the lurking Rong people."

Meanwhile, Company Commander Cao, Company Commander Hu, Guo Daming, and Chief Commander Yao were already setting traps and ambushes near the county town in Shiming Town to intercept the first wave.

"Understood." Xie Cheng and the others responded, just waiting for the constable Squad Leaders to begin clearing the Rong people.

"Sir, the Squad Leaders have arrived, and the Government Official are gathering." The steward efficiently gathered not only the constable Squad Leaders but also the Government Officials.

County Magistrate Luo pointed at Qin San Lang and told them: "All Squad Leaders, listen to Company Commander Qin, do as he instructs!"

With handwritten letters from Troop Commander Li, County Magistrate Mei, and Old Master Shi San himself present, County Magistrate Luo trusted Qin San Lang, thus assigning the Government Officials to him.

"Yes." The constable Squad Leaders responded, looking towards Qin San Lang.

Qin San Lang said: "Divide your people into eight teams, and assign Government Officials familiar with the streets and alleys of the county to guide the soldiers."

He continued: "Mark houses where relatives have recently come to stay, those with unusual occurrences in the last few months, and new residents settling in the county—prioritize inspecting those to prevent Rong infiltration."

He further asked: "Any new miscellaneous soldiers at the government office recently?"

Miscellaneous soldiers in the government office did not require examination; approval from a constable Squad Leader and a bit of Silver allowed one to do menial work there.

Squad Leader Feng recalled that late last year, a new miscellaneous soldier was indeed admitted after he accepted some Silver.

Squad Leader Feng hesitated for a moment but eventually confessed: "The young soldier Xiao Lu was introduced by Old Lv, who is his descendant. Old Lv has worked as a miscellaneous soldier here for a lifetime, and being old and unable to continue, introduced his descendant to take over. It’s always been this way, nothing unusual."

Though it sounded reasonable, Qin San Lang still asked: "Where is this Xiao Lu soldier?"

Squad Leader Feng replied: "When we gathered just now, I saw him feeding mules and horses, and he asked us what was happening when he saw us rushing over."

"Bring him over." Qin San Lang said, then told the Lord County Magistrate: "Close all the doors of the county office, if the Rong people can hide in the homes of the city dwellers, they can also infiltrate the government office."

County Magistrate Luo trembled at the words, urgently commanded: "Squad Leader Shi, quickly, close all the entrances of the county office, don’t let anyone out."

Then he shouted at Squad Leader Feng: "What are you waiting for? Quickly, find that Xiao Lu!"

"Yes, yes, this humble servant will go immediately." Constable Feng hurried away to find him.

Qin San Lang signaled Hong Dao, who immediately followed.

Luckily Hong Dao went along, for the Xiao Lu soldier indeed had issues.

Squad Leader Feng found him binding something to a wolf dog’s body and scolded: "Xiao Lu, why are you playing with your wolf dog at such a time? Stop playing and come with me to see the Lord County Magistrate!"

"Alright, I’m coming." The Xiao Lu soldier replied with a smile, but hearing the dissatisfaction in Squad Leader Feng’s tone, he realized suspicion might have arisen about him. Therefore, he pondered a bit and patted the wolf in front of him, which immediately turned around and crawled through a dog hole in the barn.

Squad Leader Feng saw this and found nothing strange. He had seen this wolf dog many times, often crawling in through the dog hole to join Xiao Lu.

However, Hong Dao recognized it as a messenger wolf, promptly took out his bow and arrow.

Swoosh!

The sharp arrow flew like lightning, piercing the messenger wolf’s rear, though not critically injuring it, the long arrow blockaded it from crawling through the dog hole.

Ao ao wu!

The messenger wolf yelped, trying to force its way through the dog hole.

"Capture Xiao Lu, he is a Rong person, this is a messenger wolf, not a wolf dog!" Hong Dao shouted, releasing another arrow, swish—piercing the messenger wolf’s abdomen, severely injuring it, then drew his knife to slash at Xiao Lu, stopping him from igniting signal smoke.

"Peasant!" Xiao Lu cursed in his exposure, picked up a wooden stick from the barn, struck furiously at the advancing Constable Feng, grabbed his waist knife with a clang, blocked Hong Dao’s assault, then turned to grab Squad Leader Feng, shielding himself with him, and sneered: "Peasant, come any closer and I’ll kill him."

The Xiao Lu soldier’s Great Chu language was flawless, lacking any Rong accent, yet his contemptuous tone and labeling of Great Chu people as peasants was identical to the Rong people Hong Dao had encountered.

The Rong people valued bloodlines greatly, believing themselves descendants of the Witch God, seeing Great Chu people as lowly peasants before them.