Chapter 13, February 11

I was speechless all night. The next morning, according to the agreement, Chen County gathered the county gentry again at the county government.

These people didn't arrive until noon. Zu Ju, Zu Zhao and other elders of the Zu family rushed to the county government, and Li Xin naturally went together. Everyone already knew about the order of the county government the day before yesterday, and today there are no more words to go straight to the point. Chen Xianjun briefly explained Zu Zhao's suggestion and hoped that the volunteers of the pavilions would start to sign up voluntarily within today, and it would be best to determine the list of assisting the county government in the next two days.

Anyangting Zhang's family and others echoed, coupled with Li Xin's encouragement from time to time, the atmosphere at the scene was still positive. Not only that, Zhang Yuan and Zhang Yu, who went to the county government to participate in this discussion, said on the spot that they volunteered to go to the county with Zu Zhao, and they also directly determined that they could instigate 20 or 30 familiar partners to go together. Although Zhang's parents feel complicated about this, after all, Zhang Yuan and Zhang Yu are not direct descendants. Since they must go, it is naturally inconvenient to dissuade them. In addition, it can more or less show the determination of the Zhang family.

Chen Xianjun is a sensible person. He guessed that the current situation of the county government is tight, so he took the initiative to raise another sum of money for the county's Yiyong who assisted the county government this time. As soon as he said this, the atmosphere at the scene obviously diminished, and the gentry of the major families looked at each other in con's eyes, either embarrassed or unhappy. After all, 800 people have stolen money and food in the county this year, and they still have to go out again at this time, which is really too different from the situation at this time in previous years. What big families don't like most is to destroy traditional rules, especially those involving such practical issues.

However, when the ancestral family and the Zhang family were the first to take the lead in making another sum of money and grain, others could not afford it, so they could only accept it. After all, this is to help the county government relieve the siege. Once things go smoothly, after the chaos of the bandits calms down, it is inevitable that they will be rewarded by the county government, which can be regarded as a reward.

In the afternoon, the general issues are basically agreed, including how much food each family donates, what to donates, and the work arrangements for each pavilion to mobilize volunteers and bravely. Chen Xianjun was generous for the first time. He made a special trip to hold a banquet at the house to entertain the rich gentry and Li Xin and others.

During the banquet, I don't know when the topic suddenly turned to the Zhao family in the south of the city.

The Zhao family colluded with General Cheqi to engage in Wang Wei's frame-up of Zu Zhao. Although it is not well known in Xu Wu County, several gentry families have still heard of it. What's more, the Zhao family was awkward about the recruitment of righteous braves in the past year. In the end, they did not donate a penny of grain and took a big advantage in vain. This incident alone has made other families angry. Because of this, the Zhao family was not invited to participate in the discussion of assisting the county government. The significance is very simple, that is, to deliberately isolate the Zhao family.

When it comes to the Zhao family, Zuju was indignant and exposed the relationship between the Zhao family and Wang Wei, and categorically concluded that Zu Zhao's imprisonment was the trap of the Zhao family.

Other gentry have long been symbodigree with the Zhao family, so they followed their ancestors' words and criticized the Zhao family.

Li Xin listened, and even if he didn't say anything, he further knew the reason for Zu Zhao's arrest.

In the afternoon of the same day, the county began to rush to aid the county government.

Whether it is the publicity of the county government or the publicity of the pavilions and chiefs of each family, it is all advocating that this expedition is a great opportunity for Xu Wuxian to win glory and achievements for men.

"Think about it, this time we are no better than in the county in previous years. Preparing for theft in the county is nothing more than a bag of grain, but it's very different in the county. Now it's time to use people in the county, and if there is a little performance, it will be directly entrusted with a heavy responsibility.

"We Xu Wunan often fight with Hu thieves. In terms of momentum and foundation, how can it be worse than other counties? Anyway, we have to let other counties know how powerful Xu Wunan is, don't you think?

"Do you know that the eldest son of the ancestral family has said that a man should bring a seven-foot sword and make immortal achievements."

"What are you talking about? Where did the seven-foot sword come from? It's stupid. That's a three-foot sword!"

"Yes, yes, yes, a seven-foot man should bring a three-foot sword and make immortal achievements."

As the saying goes, under the instigation of all kinds of words, many righteous braves think that it is time to go out and build a great cause that belongs to men, and have a good time when they return home. In just a day or two, the registration offices of each pavilion have received more than 200 registrations, as if they have reached the planned number.

In the same two days, Zu Zhao further modified the design of the plate armor. He hired a craftsman from our village to renovate all the previous 20 sets of plate armor according to his instructions, adjust the unreasonable places, and add some more reasonable protective measures. In order to wear plate armor before the expedition, he asked the craftsman to rush to work overnight and complete his homework as soon as possible.

By February 11, the north finally ushered in a decent spring.

Although the wind is roaring, it is not as uncomfortable as before. The light is beautiful, and there is a warm spring atmosphere.

On this day, not only the major families in Xu Wuxian County have prepared all the money and food to help the county government volunteer team, but also the staffing of the volunteer team is complete. Zu Zhao and Li Xin spent several hours during the day walking to each pavilion, inspecting the volunteers of those resources going to the county government, and conveying the notice that they will officially set off for Pinggang County tomorrow afternoon.

After returning from the outside, the craftsmen in the village presented the adjusted plate armor to Zu Zhao for inspection.

The weight of the modified plate armor has not changed much, but there are some obvious changes in structure. Although it still looks like an iron barrel covering the body, it is almost as powerful as the European medieval knight armor. But if Chad looks at it in the dark, it can also look scary. Zu Zhao naturally does not have much pursuit of appearance. The appearance is a test of process technology. After all, plate armor is not popular in China, and process technology can only be explored slowly.

The convenience and comfort of wearing have been significantly improved, which is what makes Zu Zhao satisfied. He rewarded the craftsmen of our village and put down his words. Anyone who can put forward the idea of better improving the plate armor will be rewarded with a lot of money. In order to encourage these craftsmen to actively study plate armor forging technology.

After dinner, Zu Zhao thought about leaving tomorrow and couldn't help thinking about Xin Qiubai's resettlement.

He can never leave Xin Qiubai alone in Zujiazhuang. After all, Xin Qiubai has a special status, and he has also told Li Xin about this matter. Li Xin also hopes to bring Xin Qiubai to justice. If he can't let Xin Qiubai provide useful clues, he is afraid that he will not be able to "protect" again. "She.

So he came to Xin Qiubai's residence again. Before entering the door, he first asked the two servants who took care of Xin Qiubai's living, whether Xin Qiubai had anything different in the past few days. The servant told Xin Qiubai to stay out all day, but he ate on time every day, and there were no grains left every time he ate, but he did not eat as wildly as the first day. It seemed that he just cherished food.

When he knocked on the door and entered the room, Zu Zhao saw Xin Qiubai sitting by the window in a daze. Even if others have come close, Xin Qiubai is still indifferent.

"How are you doing?"

Xin Qiubai turned around and looked at Zu Zhao. He looked indifferent and didn't mean to reply.

However, after a while, she slowly asked, "I heard that you are leaving tomorrow?"

Zu Zhao nodded, and obviously let the servants hear it when they secretly discussed it. He said, "If the county is in trouble, the man should die on the battlefield. I know you won't stay here for a long time. I'll give you some entanglement tomorrow. You go.

Xin Qiubai raised her eyebrows slightly. She looked directly at Zu Zhao and asked deeply, "Will you let me go?"

Zhu Zhao smiled and said, "Do you think I have sent someone to look at you these days?" If you really want to go, no one here can stop you. However, if you can still read a favor, I hope you can do me a favor!"

Hearing this, Xin Qiubai did not get angry, but showed a relaxed look. In the past few days, she has been struggling with a problem, that is, Zu Zhao not only did not kill herself, but even saved herself. She lived in Zujiazhuang these days, had food and drink, and was not taken care of. Anyway, this favor must be recorded. But she obviously hates the children of a rich family like Zu Zhao. If she doesn't return this favor now, what should she do if they meet again in the future?

"Tell me, I will definitely not owe you."