Chapter 327 Wang Derun’s “Counterattack”
With the execution of Yan Wuxing, the food and fodder problem of the entire Chiwan County was temporarily solved.
And all this was thanks to the money that Wang Derun looted from Yan Wuxing's home!
With the help of this money, Wang Derun bought a large amount of food and fodder from merchants all over the city.
However, Wang Derun didn't know that all this was the masterpiece of the "Ant Hole"!
"Ant Hole" had already bribed the county magistrate of Chiwan County and used the county magistrate's hand.
"Ant Hole" transferred most of the grain in Chiwan County's granary to the warehouse in its own business.
Immediately afterwards, when Wang Derun was purchasing grain in large quantities.
They took the grain out again and sold it to Wang Derun at a high price .
It can be said that "Ant Hole" made a huge profit this time.
He once again severely tricked Wang Derun, a guy who thought he was smart.
Wang Derun, who was kept in the dark, thought he had solved the food crisis very well.
While temporarily resolving the food crisis, Wang Derun also received a request for help from Rongtai County.
"County Governor, please check the urgent report from Rongtai County."
A soldier from Chiwan County walked in and handed the battle report to Wang Derun.
Wang Derun took it with a puzzled look on his face, opened the battle report and started reading it.
When Wang Derun finished reading the entire battle report, a look of excitement and joy appeared on his face.
The county magistrate standing by saw the smile on Wang Derun's face and hurried forward to ask.
"County Governor, is there any good news from Rongtai County?"
In response to the county magistrate's question, Wang Derun smiled and said happily.
"Hahahaha, 150,000 troops from the Northern Territory surrounded Rongtai County City."
"Now is our good opportunity. There are only 50,000 northern troops left outside the city."
"As long as we destroy the 50,000 northern troops outside the city, we can send troops to Rongtai County."
"We worked together with Rongtai County to successfully annihilate the Northern Army!"
After saying that, Wang Derun couldn't wait to ask the county magistrate.
"What do you think of my plan?"
Hearing Wang Derun's question, the county magistrate quickly replied with a smile.
"The county magistrate is wise. In this way."
"After we have completely annihilated the Northern Army, His Majesty will definitely reward you!"
"By that time, you will be the well-deserved first credit!"
As he spoke, the county magistrate did not forget to flatter Wang Derun.
It has to be said that this county magistrate is quite capable to gain Wang Derun's trust.
At the very least, when it comes to flattery, there are few people in the entire Beiming who can match him.
After hearing what the county magistrate said, Wang Derun smiled with great satisfaction.
"Okay, well said. Then pass on my order."
"You must immediately notify all the county soldiers to follow me out of the city tonight!"
"Destroy all the 50,000 northern troops outside the city!"
"I obey your orders. I will prepare it right away!"
He bowed to Wang Derun, accepted the order, and then left.
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After leaving the county magistrate's mansion, the county magistrate did not go to the county military camp first.
Instead, he walked around the city and made sure that no one was following him.
Then he turned and walked into a business.
After entering the business, the county magistrate went to the second floor with ease.
The shop owner, who was handling accounts, couldn't help but smile when he saw the county magistrate suddenly walk in.
"Why are you here, but there is already news?"
In response to the shopkeeper's question, the county magistrate nodded slightly and replied.
"The news from Rongtai County has been reported back."
"Wang Derun is going to lead a large army out of the city tonight to wipe out your army."
After hearing the information brought by the county magistrate, the shop owner smiled strangely.
Then he opened a drawer beside him, took out a silver note and handed it over.
Looking at the silver note handed over by the store owner, the county magistrate was slightly stunned.
He picked up the banknote with some doubt, and after checking it, he asked in confusion .
"Um, sir, did you give it to the wrong person?"
Hearing this, the shop owner couldn't help but smile and explain to the county magistrate.
"That's right. My master said that this is what you deserve."
"Of course, this extra money is not given to you for free!"
Having said that, the shop owner picked up a letter from the table and handed it to the county magistrate.
"After reading the above content, remember to destroy it."
"Okay, go back now. I will tell my master about your contribution."
Looking at the letter handed over by the store owner, the county magistrate had no doubts at all.
After taking the letter, the county magistrate turned and walked out of the room.
After going downstairs, the county magistrate quickly rushed into his carriage and left.
After returning to the carriage, the county magistrate opened the envelope and read the letter inside.
When he saw the contents of the letter, he couldn't help but widen his eyes.
After calming down his shocked heart, the county magistrate did not hesitate at all.
He tore the letter in his hand into pieces, then opened his mouth and swallowed the shredded paper in one gulp.
Soon it was late at night, and teams of county soldiers armed to the teeth stood in neat rows in front of the city gate.
After a while, Wang Derun, dressed in armor, walked out of the darkness with the county magistrate, who was also dressed in armor.
Looking at the neatly arranged county soldiers, Wang Derun stood on the top of the city wall with high spirits.
Then, he waved his hand and gave loud orders to the defenders on the city.
"Come here, open the city gates, follow me, and leave all the northern troops here!"
Under Wang Derun's order, the city gate was slowly opened.
Teams of county soldiers marched out of the city gate in neat steps and rushed towards the northern army camp.
Wang Derun turned around and gave instructions to the county magistrate.
"I will hand the county city over to you until I return victorious."
"I will definitely report you to the court and give you credit for your contribution!"
After hearing this, others would definitely shed tears of gratitude towards Wang Derun.
However, as the county magistrate had followed Wang Derun for many years, he knew it.
The reason why Wang Derun left him to guard the city was not because he trusted him.
He was simply afraid that he, who was also serving as the county lieutenant, would steal the credit from Wang Derun!
Thinking of this, the county magistrate sneered in his heart.
Wang Derun thought himself too clever for his own good, but he didn't realize that keeping him in the city was exactly what he wanted!
However, although I understand Wang Derun's hypocrisy in my heart.
But the county magistrate still pretended to be flattering and spoke to Wang Derun with tears of gratitude.
"Please rest assured, my Lord, I am here."
"There will definitely be no accidents in this Chiwan County!"
Looking at the appearance of the county magistrate, Wang Derun nodded with satisfaction.
He then went down the city wall, mounted a war horse, and followed the county soldiers out of the city.
Standing on the top of the city wall, watching Wang Derun's figure disappear into the darkness.
The county magistrate turned around and changed his previous humble attitude towards Wang Derun.
He spoke loudly to his confidants on the top of the city wall.
"Close the city gates. Do not open them without my order!"
