After entering the room, Cao Dahua poured a cup of tea and drank it in a hurry.
"Brother Lin, something happened in Shoulin City last night."
Lin Yi replied: "Brother Cao, I heard about it this morning. How is it? There is something wrong with the Yamen." What's going on?"
Cao Dahua sighed first, and then said: "After you were attacked that day, I informed Magistrate Huang and told him that the city was not peaceful recently and that inspections and vigilance needed to be strengthened. As a result, the Magistrate The adults don't take it seriously at all. It's almost winter now, and these bandits will definitely have a big fight before the heavy snow closes the mountain, and then they will huddle in the mountain and come out to burn, kill and loot in the next spring."
Lin. Yi frowned and said: "So, those people last night might have come to our city to test the truth? That's not right. Testing the truth should be done quietly. Why did they make such a big noise? , Wouldn’t this be a warning to others?”
Cao Dahua said: “Brother Lin, you don’t know this. After the autopsy of the people who died yesterday, it has been basically determined that there are only two murderers. The officers and soldiers on duty in the north of the city heard the drum sound at night, and they speculated that the two thieves were picking flower drums last night."
"Plucking flower drums?"
"Well, it was the sound of drums. From the sound of the drum to the silence, there is a competition to see who can kill more people, which is called flower drum picking. Whoever kills more people is the winner."
According to what Cao Dahua said, these thieves clearly have nothing to do with it. He didn't take Shoulin City's government seriously.
To them, these murderous crimes are just like games.
Human life is like a piece of grass...
Cao Dahua showed a rare sad look and said: "I'm afraid that in a few days, these bandits will invade our Shoulin City in large numbers."
After yesterday's battle, Lin Yi knew that these bandits were cruel and ruthless. When he was outside on weekdays, Lin Yi also heard about the atrocities committed by these bandits in other places.
The level of cruelty and viciousness makes those who talk about them change their minds and become frightened.
"Brother Cao, how do the Yamen plan to prevent it?"
"Oh." Cao Dahua sighed deeply again and said, "The Yamen will post a notice soon to let everyone do this. Stay at home as much as possible, go out as little as possible, and implement a curfew. You have to go home when the sun sets, close the doors and windows, and don’t leave the house when you hear any noise."
Lin Yi blurted out after hearing this. Isn’t this just hiding one’s ears and stealing the bell?”
Cao Dahua was stunned for a moment, then nodded: “Well, yes, the term hiding one’s ears and stealing the bell is very vivid. According to this kind of notice, once the bandits enter the city, everyone will have no choice but to do so. Waiting to be stabbed, what else can be done? Can those wooden doors and paper windows really stop the swords and those thieves who do all kinds of evil? "
"Don't the Yamen make any preparations? "
Cao Dahua said: "Last night, a group of officers and soldiers from the north of the city went out to investigate. As a result, their bodies were found today. The entire army was wiped out in the woods north of the city. Those who took the leadThe captain was a good player, but he was not spared in the end, so the garrison officers and soldiers in our city were very scared. When it was their turn to do this, they all turned into cowards. "
This really opened Lin Yi's eyes.
Although the world is not peaceful, it has never been seen before that a mere rogue bandit can scare the officers and soldiers guarding the city like this.
Cao Dahua said: "One general is incompetent and the three armies are exhausted. The leaders of the troops in our city are incompetent. The officials were bought. They have been nepotistic since they took office. Those who are capable are squeezed out everywhere, and some dissatisfied people take the initiative to resign. In fact, it turns out that our soldiers in Shoulin City The combat effectiveness is still very strong. These days, Huang Zhixian has planned to find an opportunity to replace the person, but now that the war is imminent, it is taboo to change the general before the battle, and there is no suitable candidate. "
"Brother Cao, don't you want to be in this position? Why don't you recommend yourself to Huangzhi County? ”
Cao Dahua laughed at himself: “Come on, Brother Lin, let’s talk openly among our own people, don’t you know what my level is?” Being able to work as a catcher in the patrol department, investigate cases, and maintain public order in the city is pretty good, but leading troops is really not what I am capable of. "
Lin Yi curled his lips, which is true.
Cao Dahua stood up and said: "I just came here to tell you that although you know some kung fu, these people Rogue bandits are not ordinary people. You were injured a few days ago. If the rogue bandits really come into the city, you must close the shop. In a shop like yours and in a location like yours, the possibility of encountering thieves is very small. . "
"What about you? ”
Cao Dahua smiled and said: “We still have many bloody men in the patrol department who will fight together with the officers and soldiers who are willing to defend the city, but... it’s okay. I hope this time We can repel all the bandits so that they will not dare to attack Shoulin City again. ”
Before leaving, Cao Dahua warned again: “Brother Lin, Cao will be very busy these days. Don’t miss it today. Take care of yourself!” "
"Brother Cao, you should also take care! ”
Cao Dahua’s trip here made Lin Yi feel the friendship between brothers.
Not long after he left, Su Xiuer came to the door.
< p>"Brother Lin, have you heard? ""Miss Su, you are referring to what happened in the north of the city last night. I have heard about it. "
"I have news. It is said that the group of rogue bandits will attack our Shoulin City in the near future. In my opinion, our officers and soldiers guarding the city may not be able to stop these rogue bandits. "
"What are your plans? "
Su Xiu'er sighed and said: "Well, what can I plan? Now the city gate has been sealed and no one is allowed to enter or leave. There are officers and soldiers everywhere, and people in the city are panicked. If those rogues break in, like our Su Mansion, I'm afraid the thieves will be the first to plunder. ”
Lin Yi was a little anxious when he heard it.
Yes, for these bandits who burned, killed and looted, the richest family like Su Mansion,They are simply fat cattle and sheep, waiting to be slaughtered.
"Then what should we do?"
Su Xiu'er said: "My father has spent a lot of money to recruit a lot of good men and strong men to guard the Su Mansion. I think we should be able to resist it, but Brother Lin, you, I'm a little worried."
Lin Yi felt warm in his heart, but at the same time he raised his eyebrows and asked, "What can I be worried about? I am alone and there is nothing valuable in this shop. As for the Lin Mansion, it's an empty house with nothing valuable, and it's very remote. I'll hide here and close the door of the shop, thinking it'll be safe."
" What if they burst into the shop?"
"If they take it, I won't resist."
Su Xiu'er won't resist. I know Lin Yi knows kung fu.
In the entire Shoulin City, Cao Dahua is probably the only one who knows that Lin Yi knows martial arts.
"Those bandits are murderous demons. If they don't catch anything and get angry and attack you, it will be troublesome."
After saying that, Su Xiu Er bit her lower lip and said, "Brother Lin, otherwise... you will move to the Su Mansion in the near future. There are guards in my house, so I can protect you."
Lin Yi: "..."
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