Chapter 1777 Retrograde
Soon, the three gates in the southeast, north and south of Suzhou City creaked open for the people outside the city to enter.
“Fellow fellow villagers, don’t fight or rob, line up to enter the city. Don’t worry, everyone can enter the city.”
“In extraordinary times, whoever dares to fight or rob will not obey orders? If he disrupts the order, this officer will have reason to suspect that he is a Japanese pirate spy."
"After everyone enters the city, follow the instructions in the city and go to the resettlement area for screening and inspection to prevent Japanese pirates from getting involved."
Zhu Ping'an loudly set the rules in front of the city gate, and arranged thirty Zhejiang troops in front of each city gate to maintain order and prevent people from fighting to enter the city.
At this critical moment of life and death, if order is not maintained, people will definitely rush to enter the city, and secondary accidents such as pushing and stampeding will easily occur, leading to serious consequences. There were many such accidents in the previous life.
So, Zhu Pingan learned from experience and lessons, and immediately set up rules to maintain order.
Under the command of the Zhejiang Army who maintained order, the people lined up to enter the city. Due to the proper command of the Zhejiang Army, the common people lined up and entered the city very quickly. The common people entered the city quickly, supporting the elderly, the young, and their families.
Zhu Ping'an led the rest of the Zhejiang Army officers and soldiers, and went against the flow of people until they walked 300 meters in front of the city gate. They laid out simple fortifications and were ready to go. The firecrackers were loaded and ready to go. The squatting guns are also loaded and ready to go.
When all the common people saw that Zhu Pingan did what he said, not only did he not enter the city, but he also led the Zhejiang army to stand ready in front to guard against Japanese pirate raids and escort them into the city, they were suddenly moved and shed tears.
“This is the real parent official.”
“Father, mother, God has opened my eyes, we are lucky, we have met a good official who really does things for our people.”
“Thank you, Master Qingtian.”
Many people entered the city, and one after another they knelt down and kowtowed to the figure walking retrograde outside the city.
The three city gates were opened wide, and in less than half an hour, all the tens of thousands of people outside the city gates entered Suzhou City.
"Sir Shang, gentlemen, all the people have entered the city. Please close the city gate quickly. We will return to Fengqiao camp and prepare for the Japanese pirates."
After the people entered the city, Zhu Ping An rode his horse to the city gate, clasped his fists and said goodbye to Shang Wei, the prefect of Suzhou, and others.
"Master Zhu, your Zhejiang army should also withdraw into the city." Magistrate Shang on the top of the city said loudly.
At this time, the outside of the city is the first line of resistance against Japanese pirates. It is the most dangerous place when it is isolated and helpless. However, under the protection of the city wall and moat, there are hundreds of thousands of people in the city, and they have enough food and grass for several months. Supplies are much safer.
All the officials in the city suddenly became nervous. If the Zhejiang army withdraws into the city, Suzhou City will become the front line.
A group of subordinate officials were about to speak up to stop him, but before they could organize their words, they heard that Zhu Ping'an at the foot of the city had refused.
“Thank you Lord Shang for your kindness. Our Zhejiang army will not enter the city. Our Zhejiang army will play a greater role outside the city. You are inside the city and we are outside the city. We are the horns of each other and we will definitely let the Japanese pirates out. Returned in vain!"
"Sir Shang, gentlemen, Baixin, the elders of Suzhou City. , let’s say goodbye. After the Japanese pirates are driven out, we will go back to the city and drink the celebration wine. Hahaha, Master Shang, don’t be reluctant to drink. We will see you later.”
Zhu Ping’an shook his head without hesitation. , rejected Magistrate Shang's kindness, then turned his horse's head and rode towards Fengqiao Camp. All the Zhejiang troops immediately turned their horses to follow, and no one entered the city.
Watching the Zhejiang army riding away, watching the tall figure disappearing into the distance, Magistrate Shang couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "I have the people in my heart, I have responsibilities on my shoulders, and I always remember to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country. This is how I, the Ming Dynasty court, The magnanimity a magistrate should have! Zhu Pingan, he is here. , our city of Suzhou will be safe!"
After sighing, Magistrate Shang looked back at his subordinates and shook his head, "You are far behind."
"I. I'm so ashamed." All the officials lowered their heads in a hurry.
"Of course, I'm not that far behind. I didn't expect that I would be able to judge a gentleman's heart with a villain's heart."
Shang Zhifu shook his head in shame as he spoke. .
"Did you hear what Zihou just said? Strictly screen and inspect the people entering the city to prevent Japanese pirates from mixing in."
"Everyone, be more vigilant and strengthen your defenses. If anyone dares to take it lightly, I will kill him." Lose your head!”
After sighing with emotion, Magistrate Shang ordered loudly.
“Yes!”
A group of subordinate officers and soldiers responded to the order, and the entire Suzhou City suddenly entered a state of wartime alert.
Lumenli Fulu Street, Zhu Mansion, gate.
Li Shu, who was pregnant, stood at the door and looked around with the support of Baozi's maids Hua'er and Qin'er.
Several big and round nurses were on guard in the streets to prevent the short-sighted Xiaoxiao from colliding with Li Shu.
Suddenly, a figure ran up the street, wearing Zhufu nursing home clothes. Li Shu and others' eyes suddenly lit up. Before the man came, Baozi's little maid Hua'er hurriedly asked, " How about it, how about it, didn’t you just hear that my uncle called Chengmen? Has he entered the city? How long does it take for him to come to the house?”
“Miss, Miss Hua’er?” My uncle called for the city gate to be opened, not to enter the city, but to send the people fleeing from outside the city into the city. In order to prevent Japanese pirates from raiding and seizing the gate, my uncle led the Zhejiang army to form an array two hundred meters outside the city gate to escort the people into the city. Escort. After all the people entered the city, my uncle didn't stop for a moment and went back to Fengqiao camp to defend against the Japanese pirates." After running over, the guard replied breathlessly.
"Ah?! My uncle is not coming to the city?!" The little maid Baozi was extremely disappointed.
"I knew it was like this. How could a proud person like him abandon his responsibilities and hide in the city." Li Shu smiled bitterly and turned around in despair. Although he had known this result for a long time, he still Can't help but feel disappointed.
"From today onwards, no killing is allowed in the mansion. All the chickens, ducks, geese, fish, etc. that were bought should be released. These days, until Brother Zhu beats off the Japanese pirates and comes to the mansion safely Come on, don’t eat meat, don’t see the smell of meat. I want to be a vegetarian, and everyone should also be a vegetarian. Pray for Brother Zhu.”
Li Shu turned around and ordered.
"Miss, Miss, you are more than nine months old. It is the time when you need nutrition and nourishment. How can you do it without eating meat."
"That's right, miss, you have to think about the young master. We all become vegetarians to pray for my uncle, so you don't have to, miss."
Qin'er, Hua'er and other girls heard that Li Shu wanted to become a vegetarian and couldn't help but persuade her. road.
"It's okay. The big fish and big meat have been making up for such a long time. A lighter time can't wrong them. Besides, their father is outside Lin Jianyu. If they are big fish and big meat, then it won't be possible. You are a filial son."
"Help me go back. Before the Japanese pirates arrive, I will copy more basic Buddhist scriptures and Taoist scriptures and provide them to the Buddha and the Three Purities."
Li Shu waved her hand and insisted. . (End of chapter)