Chapter 1630: Chapter 1630: Siege, Reinforcements from Both Sides

She spoke with certainty, and her demeanor reassured Sister Yu considerably.

Aunt Qin is truly formidable; as long as she is around, they can turn dangers into safety. Even poisonous insects can’t harm them.

Mrs. Han was not as naive as Sister Yu. She held Gu Jinli’s hand and said, "Sister-in-law Qin, I trust you. But I also have some sincere advice... When the time comes, don’t worry about others; escape first yourself."

Gu Jinli had saved them several times, and Mrs. Han had to consider her well-being.

Gu Jinli listened and smiled at Mrs. Han, "Since Sister-in-law Zhang trusts me, I must not let you down."

She continued, "Rest assured, Sister-in-law. I have several people under me, and you have people too. If we combine our forces, we can safely escort ourselves out of the city."

Moreover, there are the Lei Family’s Trading Team, the Eagle Food Gang, and she has poison at hand. Having so many chips in her hand, she dared to say this.

Of course, she wasn’t a saint. If it really becomes unmanageable, she will prioritize escaping herself.

But she didn’t want to dwell on this much. She looked at Brother Yi, who was somewhat frightened, and smiled, "Brother Yi, don’t be scared. Your father has gone to seek help. He will definitely bring troops to rescue you. And your Uncle Qin, he will also bring troops to rescue us."

Brother Yi nodded repeatedly, "Yes, Aunt Qin is right. My father is the most formidable."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "Uncle Qin is also very formidable."

Gu Jinli listened and laughed.

Seeing this, Mrs. Han followed with a smile, but her heart grew heavier... Though her husband had gone for help, currently there was no news, and it’s uncertain when he could return with reinforcements.

It was heard that General Xu was injured, and there is another Long’an Prefecture to defend. It’s uncertain if he would send the army to save Xing’an Prefecture.

"Thanks to your Aunt Qin, let’s go back and sleep." Mrs. Han withdrew her thoughts, let the two children salute Gu Jinli, and then took them back to the neighboring yard. After giving them calming pills, she finally coaxed them into sleep.

The calming pills were effective; the two children slept soundly without waking again.

"Nanny, take these calming pills and give them to the relatives’ children... they must be quite scared." Mrs. Han left a portion of calming pills and gave the remaining pills to the nanny.

"Alright." The nanny accepted them and went to distribute the calming pills to the relatives’ children.

When the nanny returned, Mrs. Han no longer heard the cries of the relatives’ children.

However, Mrs. Han couldn’t sleep, sitting by the bedside, turning her head to look outside the window, listening to the dragging sounds from the streets and alleys... These sounds were truly terrifying, as if the Rong soldiers had broken into the city and were killing inside.

The nanny advised, "Madam, please rest. You haven’t slept well recently; you need to handle all the relatives’ affairs during the day. If this continues, your body won’t be able to bear it."

Mrs. Qin was busy making medicine, while Lady Xie was ineffective, and Mrs. Niu’s child was sick. Many things in this separate yard were handled by Madam.

But Madam didn’t like to complain; even if she was tired or afraid, she wouldn’t say much.

"Lady Xie is not young anymore. She should do something, yet day by day she acts like a pampered young girl who hasn’t left home. It’s simply inappropriate." The nanny grumbled, feeling it very unfair.

Mrs. Han frowned upon hearing this and reprimanded, "Nanny, don’t say such things again in the future, they will ruin the relationship among the relatives!"

The nanny was startled and quickly said, "I was wrong, madam, please forgive me."

She was just a servant; even if she felt sorry for Mrs. Han, Ji Zhenniang was still a Company Commanders’ Wife, and she really shouldn’t speak ill of Ji Zhenniang behind her back.

Mrs. Han said, "Mrs. Ji’s temperament is just like that, and recently she has been doing quite well, much improved from before. Not crying or making a fuss saves us a lot of trouble."

"I’m used to these tasks and can command the servants from Sister-in-law Qin’s house. With their help, I’m not very tired... I’m worried about my husband."

Mrs. Han was born in Earl Mansion and could manage two separate yards and the relatives’ chores very well, even during wartime.

She looked haggard because she was worried about Zhang Yan and the two children.

Speaking of Zhang Yan, the nanny’s eyes reddened and she comforted Mrs. Han, "Madam, don’t worry. Sir will definitely bring reinforcements to rescue us."

The old nanny was right; Zhang Yan was indeed bringing reinforcements at that moment, but the reinforcements were pitifully few; General Xu only gave him five thousand troops.

These five thousand troops were only given after General Xu deliberated for a whole day and night.

General Xu wasn’t neglecting them; he was worried this was a feigned attack by the Rong people.

If it was a feigned attack and he sent a large number of troops to Xing’an Prefecture, what would he use to resist when the real main force of the Rong people attacked Long’an Prefecture?

Therefore, General Xu only gave Zhang Yan five thousand soldiers and a deputy general and sent them to lead the troops to rescue Xing’an Prefecture.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yan was almost dumbfounded and said, "General Xu, the Rong people are fierce; five thousand troops can’t solve the crisis in Xing’an Prefecture!"

General Xu said, "The Rong people’s goal has always been Long’an Prefecture; Xing’an Prefecture is just a feigned attack. I have already ordered the troops from Yongcheng Prefecture, Daliang Prefecture, and Beicang Prefecture to mobilize for support, along with the Kangrong army on the way. It should be enough to resolve the crisis in Xing’an Prefecture. Quickly lead the troops to rescue."

General Xu was right; with the armies from these prefectures, plus the Kangrong army on the way, they could indeed form a large rescue force.

But...

"General Xu doesn’t know how chaotic the Kangrong army is; they fear death. Hearing that the Rong people are attacking Xing’an Prefecture, they are expected to retreat instead of hurrying for aid."

Bam!

General Xu slammed the table and glared at Zhang Yan, "Company Commander Zhang, watch what you say. Slandering fellow soldiers like this, do you still want to rise in the military?"

After speaking, he looked to the deputy general beside him.

Vice General Ma stepped forward and said, "Company Commander Zhang, General Xu has already given them a military order. If the Kangrong army doesn’t go to rescue Xing’an Prefecture, they will be punished."

Military order?

Zhang Yan laughed. The Kangrong army was chaotic enough; even with a military order, what if they deliberately dragged their feet on the way? By the time they arrived, Xing’an Prefecture would have been slaughtered!

"Let’s go." Vice General Ma saw Zhang Yan wished to speak more and hurriedly dragged him away.

After exiting the room, Vice General Ma said, "Company Commander Zhang, don’t blame General Xu for giving few troops; there is really not enough force, and Long’an Prefecture cannot be lost. Enough troops must be left to guard, otherwise, we can’t resist the main force of the Rong people."

"Then we just disregard the lives of Xing’an Prefecture’s people?" Zhang Yan asked, thinking that his wife and children might die in Xing’an Prefecture, he was filled with grief and indignation.

Vice General Ma instead asked, "If Xing’an Prefecture was the feigned attack and all forces went to rescue, but the Rong people’s main force came to attack Long’an Prefecture, who would save the people of Long’an Prefecture?"

Zhang Yan was left without an answer.

Vice General Ma said, "The forces are just so many; it’s impossible to save both prefectures at the same time. We can only do our best to rescue. Company Commander Zhang, you are a soldier and understand this logic. Don’t argue with General Xu anymore, quickly lead the troops to Xing’an Prefecture."

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