Chapter 242 Preparation
Since we have to go through Datong, then Datong is a place...
Rong Que stayed here and fought with the deserters who escaped from Qibei.
Even if Marquis Rong'an doesn't take this matter seriously at all, will he take Datong into his possession?
At that time, if Datong surrenders, the students in the city will definitely make trouble. If they refuse to surrender, are they going to use the common people of this city to fight against the cavalry specially trained by Rong'an Hou?
Even if we take a step back, the students would not make trouble in order to save their lives.
If the world does not fall into the hands of Marquis Rong'an in the future, the people of Datong will be forever branded with a mark: treason.
Such a mark may not have much impact on ordinary people, but for scholars, it can have a huge impact.
For Datong, the best choice is to become an independent floating boat in this chaotic world.
Don't submit to anyone.
This was the conclusion Zhao Ji had reached before meeting Rong Que, but Rong Que and Su Qingqing had already made up their minds to go to Zhao State, so he couldn't say much. But now Rong'an Marquis was about to march across the border...
"Your Highness."
After many replies were spoken, Zhao Ji looked at Rong Que.
Rong Que frowned slightly. He had thought that Marquis Rong'an would rebel, and he also knew that Marquis Rong'an would definitely rebel, but he never thought that Marquis Rong'an would rebel so quickly!
Su Qingqing, on the other hand, asked a lot of questions as soon as she heard the report. "Where did you get the information from?"
Many people immediately said, "After Datong County was unsealed, I immediately sent out city servants to gather information. Just now, someone brought back news about Marquis Rong'an."
Su Qingqing asked him, "It's just the news sent back to Rong'an Hou, what about the news from Kyoto? Is there any?"
Many people were stunned for a moment.
He came here in a hurry, so of course he would report whichever piece of news was the most urgent. As for Kyoto...
He thought for a moment and said, "There is news from Kyoto, but what we can receive are just rumors. We can't get any news from the court at all."
Su Qingqing chuckled, "It's okay, just say it, we don't even have any rumors right now."
This joke eased the atmosphere in the room a lot. Many people said, "The new emperor has ascended the throne, and the previous emperor has not yet been buried. Rumors are rife in Kyoto. Some say the crown prince killed the previous emperor, some say it was Prince Yu who caused the rebellion, and some say it was the Second Prince who fought with the crown prince for credit, which led to Prince Yu's escape. There are also many people talking about the Queen Mother ruling the country from behind the curtain."
Just as Su Qingqing thought.
"There are discussions about everything, but few people talk about Rong An Hou, right?"
Many people carefully recalled the news they received at that time, "Indeed."
Since this was the case, everyone over there understood.
Even if this news was not released by Marquis Rong'an, it was Marquis Rong'an who fanned the flames and manipulated it behind the scenes.
At the moment, these things are the freshest things that can stir up public opinion and disrupt the political situation. If used well, they will be like a sharp sword that can kill people.
That's why Marquis Rong'an rebelled so quickly.
He is not a rebel. He came back to restore order under the banner of following the will of the people.
Presumably, he still has an imperial edict entrusted by the late emperor in his hand!
Marquis Rong'an has been planning for many years, how could he be the kind of person who acts rashly?
Since it was a premeditated plan, Marquis Rong'an would definitely not let Datong County go. No matter if it was for the purpose of gaining more cities or under the banner of restoring order, Datong, which had sheltered the prince, would definitely be a thorn in his eyes.
Rong Que can't leave.
Not only can we not leave, we must stay and defend Datong.
He turned to look at Zhao Ji, "It's me who has implicated everyone."
Zhao Ji immediately shook his head, "Your Highness, please don't say that. I have been wanting to invite Your Highness to come for a long time. I hope Your Highness can stay in Datong."
Stop talking nonsense.
Since the current situation forces Rong Que to stay, he has to act like he's staying.
It was unknown when the prince's troops would arrive, so Su Qingqing thought for a moment before ordering Zhao Ji, "Send out as many people as you can who can spy on the information as you can, and have them go find out what's going on with Marquis Rong'an.
In addition, immediately send people to buy food and medicine.
Citizens in the city who wish to go out and hide should leave immediately without delay.
What exactly happened outside and what the current situation is, please tell the people in detail, don't lie, they have the right to know. "
After all, Datong County is the people's county.
Zhao Ji received the order and immediately went to execute it.
Su Qingqing stopped him, as if she was instructing her subordinates, and ordered , "Have the craftsmen make the big bows as soon as possible. The kind of bows and arrows I require, ten with countless arrow feathers, must be started immediately.
In addition, please personally invite those people who were selected for the canal digging last time. I have something to say to them."
Many people accepted the order, and they did not think there was anything wrong with the order coming from a woman. On the contrary, they just felt that Su Qingqing just said a few instructions in a normal tone, but they were full of enthusiasm and enthusiasm.
There is only one word in my mind: Damn it!
When many people went to carry out the order, only Zhao Ji's wife was left in the room.
Su Qingqing didn't bother to be polite with her, "Are there any secret passages or anything like that in the city?"
Mrs. Zhao Ji didn't react at once.
Su Qingqing said, "If we hadn't defended this city, we couldn't let those girls be abused by others."
What will the army face when it crosses the border? Although the Su family army has always had strict military discipline, Su Qingqing knows too well what those ragtag armies can do.
She had to arrange everything that could be arranged in advance.
Madam Zhao Ji said hurriedly: "Yes, I will prepare it now, but I may not be able to hide many people."
Su Qingqing said, "Go and make the arrangements first, and we'll deal with the rest later."
Time was running out, and the ill-fated couple Su Qingqing and Rong Que didn't even have time to be intimate with each other. They went their separate ways as soon as they left the house.
Rong Que went to the vicinity of the city wall and supervised people on the spot to repair the city wall and gates and continue digging trenches.
Su Qingqing met many of the dozen or so people who were brought with her.
These people were all selected by Zhao Ji himself. They have reliable character and good physical fitness. Zhao Ji has already made it clear to these people what is about to happen in the city.
"Your Majesty has fought for Datong County despite being ill. There is no reason for us to be cowards!"
"Yes, Madam, please tell me what you want. We are men of our stature and have the obligation to protect our loved ones."
Su Qingqing glanced at these people without saying anything extra, not even a single sentimental word.
"Your mission is to practice archery before the enemy arrives. Practice as hard as you can."
