Sure enough, the messengers brought a lot of bad news.

For example, after Zuo Xiaoyou took control of the county, the entire Qi County almost erupted. Many small powerful people raised their flags to echo Zuo Xiaoyou. The surrounding bandits and rebels also swarmed in... The situation had a tendency to collapse across the board.

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Zhang Xuguo knew what was going on without even reading those slogans.

First of all, he recruited too many disciples in Qi County and brought many officials into the army, which led to internal emptiness.

Secondly, it was Zuo Xiaoyou who rebelled as the county magistrate and easily controlled the county town, making some of the remaining troops and military arrangements a laughing stock.

Finally, and most importantly, after he was recognized and commended by Dongdu and Jiangdu, he acted proactively. Since last year, he has been fighting outside all year round. After becoming the commander-in-chief of the march in the east, he became even more unscrupulous.

Although there was basically no victory, in order to reward the soldiers, transport food and fodder, and maintain the army, it inevitably caused a waste of financial, material, and manpower. At the same time, Lu County and Jibei were raided by thieves, and Qi County was also raided many times.

They were invaded, their crops were trampled, and their cattle, sheep, and livestock were plundered. This gradually made the local people's hearts and minds gained by releasing grain gradually become ineffective.

To put it bluntly, it was Xu Guo and his troops who were alone in the eastern border, without substantial support from Jiangdu and Dongdu, which caused Qi County to be overwhelmed.

Zhang Xuguo knew this matter very well in his heart, and the reason why he had to fight Li Shu and the Deposed Dragon Gang was for this reason... He had communication with Uncle Cao, and Uncle Cao also hoped that

He could arrive at Ji County or Xingyang County, receive supplies and soldiers, and then build a strong, elite field force with General Manager Zhang as the core.

Zhang Xuguo and Uncle Cao were running in both directions.

Unfortunately, there was the Deposed Dragon Gang in the middle, and the situation deteriorated too quickly.

"The situation in Qi County is too bad."

In the middle of the high-level quarrel that could no longer be suppressed, Zhang Xuguo, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke, attracting everyone to look at him, and the sound of rain outside the hall suddenly became louder. "I estimate that after the troops arrive at the border, they will

If the whole county falls..."

"According to the manager's wishes, shouldn't we save him?" Fan Hu spoke before his impulsive brother... Just now, his brother Fan Bao had already shouted that he wanted to lead his army back first because his village had fallen.

"What does the manager mean by this?" Yu Baimei protested angrily.

"Do you want me to go back first and find a way to kill Zuo Xiaoyou first?" Zhang Changgong, who was also silent, suddenly spoke from behind the mask.

"Is that okay?" Yu Baimei perked up.

"No." Jia Wugen, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Kongtou County, quickly reminded him. "Zuo Xiaoyou is from a wealthy family and has served as an official. He is also the leader of this rebellion. Although he is here, although the county wants to rebel and cause chaos, he will not

It won’t be a big mess; if he dies suddenly, it will be completely broken and completely messed up, and then the whole family will be in trouble..."

"It's not that you can't kill him, but you have to wait until we get back." Fan Hu also sighed.

Zhang Changgong immediately nodded in understanding.

"But if that's the case..." Fan Bao sneered. "Can we keep the news secret? What if the whole county is gone before we go back, and the soldiers disperse on the road?"

"When we get together again, except for 30% of the troops who surrendered, the rest are all descendants of Qilu." Yu Baimei became increasingly impatient.

"What's the use of getting together again?" Fan Bao continued to sneer. "Let's attack Yuncheng for the third time? Then Li Shu will find someone to rebel behind him, or attack Qijun? Can Qijun still go through a toss? Look outside

The rain is not heavy right now, but the May rain has already begun. Don’t you know how difficult the logistics will be next?”

No one, including Yu Baimei, made any refutation. Everyone was either worried or chatting, and the situation seemed to be at a standstill.

But at this moment, Zhang Xuguo, who had been interrupted before, suddenly continued to ask: "Then do you think Yuncheng already knows the situation in Qi County at this time?"

"This is natural." Jia Wugen sighed. "Even if Li Shu did not do this, he must have known about it at this time and would have added fuel to the fire."

Zhang Xuguo nodded slowly, and then continued to ask slowly, with clear and powerful words: "Then do you think Yuncheng will relax at this time?"

There was a sudden silence in the hall, leaving only the rustling sound of the May rain, which seemed not too urgent.
Chapter completed!