Chapter 334: The situation inside and outside the county city changed suddenly!

Chapter 334: The situation inside and outside the county city changed suddenly!

"Haha, it's nothing but mutual exploitation. There's no need to talk like that!" Lu Gong raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a disdainful smile, and said bluntly to Gao Jianli in front of him.

Facing Lu Gong's attitude, Gao Jianli's heart sank, but he remained calm: "Then according to your opinion, what do you want me to do to make you cooperate?"

After this exchange, Gao Jianli knew that it would be very difficult to get Lu Gong to cooperate willingly. As expected, Lu Gong narrowed his eyes, a cunning look flashed in his eyes, and he said slowly: "It's very simple, I want the real imperial edict!"

Gao Jianli was stunned when he heard this. He wanted an imperial edict? This condition was too harsh! Not to mention how difficult it was to obtain an imperial edict, given the current urgent situation, there was no time to get one! However, at this point, Gao Jianli knew that if he could not meet Lu Gong's requirements, the cooperation would be difficult to achieve.

Gao Jianli took a deep breath, frowned and responded: "Lü Gong, in an emergency, I have to make decisions based on my own wishes. Even if I can agree to this, I really can't get the imperial edict right now. The situation is extremely critical at the moment. I will try to get the imperial edict after I return. Is this okay?"

As Gao Jianli spoke, he secretly pondered the real intention of Lu Gong's request. There was no doubt that Lu Gong asked for the imperial edict just to get a reliable guarantee to ensure that his own interests were not damaged. But this imperial edict... was really a headache.

At this moment, Lu Gong looked at the anxious people in front of him calmly, with a slight upward curve of his mouth, revealing a barely perceptible sneer: "Humph, it's you who are anxious now, what does it have to do with me? I can choose to give up right now, and it will have no impact on me. However, for you, the consequences may be unimaginable! As for what choice to make, it is entirely up to you to decide."

Lu Gong's mind was as clear as a mirror. He knew that the situation was tense and he was not the one who was anxious. This edict was of vital importance and he had to get it. Even if he couldn't get it in the end, he had to get something of equal value.

Lü Gong was not stupid. How could he believe a mere verbal promise? If Gao Yao died or suffered a defeat, they would most likely take advantage of the situation and easily eliminate Lü Gong. In this case, wouldn't this so-called promise become a useless piece of waste paper? But if the imperial edict was in hand, the situation would be completely different. As long as the Qin Dynasty wanted to continue, it had to recognize the authority and legitimacy of the imperial edict. Otherwise, who would recognize the significance of the imperial edict in the future? Once the reputation was lost, how could the Qin Dynasty be maintained for a long time?

"Mr. Lu, in my opinion, it is better to do it this way: this time we do not need to send people to the court army to report the situation, but you can personally select a trusted confidant to go. This person can directly present it to Lord Meng Yi and explain the current situation to him in detail. I think Lord Meng Yi holds great power and must have the authority to properly handle this matter. After everything is arranged, you can convey the relevant information to me. In this way, I will never interfere, and it will be entirely up to you, Mr. Lu. What do you think?"

As soon as Gao Jianli finished speaking, Lu Gong frowned slightly and did not immediately respond to his proposal. For a moment, the room fell into silence.

Gao Jianli knew that the situation was urgent and could not afford any delay, so he continued, "Lü Gong, you should know that news is extremely time-sensitive. If the news can be delivered in time, it may play a huge role; but if the opportunity is delayed and the news cannot be delivered in time, then it will lose its original value. I believe you understand this better than me! Besides, now in the southern border, from officials and generals to ordinary people, everyone is in awe of Gao Yao and respects him. You can imagine how difficult it is to set an ambush and kill Gao Yao here. As for the probability of success, I believe you have a scale in your heart, right?"

Gao Jianli said no more, because he knew very well that if the message could not be passed on smoothly, all the efforts made before would be wasted and become a futile mess. After listening to these words, Lu Gong hesitated for a moment and nodded.

On the surface, Lu Gong seemed to have the power to attack or defend, but in fact, he knew very well that this matter involved more than just one or two people. Lu Gong knew what kind of person Gao Yao was. He had a perverse temperament and ruthless means. If even one of the people present today accidentally leaked this matter, he would definitely die. And judging from Gao Yao's vengeful character, he would never leave him any chance to survive or a second chance.

At the same time, Empress Lü also responded quickly. She immediately dispatched people to the city defense camp and informed everyone in the city defense camp of the general situation. However, as smart as Empress Lü was, she naturally understood that sensitive topics like "rebellion" were not suitable for public discussion, so she did not mention the specific matters in this regard to the city defense camp. She only emphasized that no one was allowed to leave the city without permission, and no one was allowed to mobilize a single soldier in the city defense camp unless she personally ordered it. In this way, the entire county city instantly entered a state of high alert and martial law was fully implemented.

"Report! Someone is trying to force his way out of the city!" At this moment, Xue Ye, who was on duty on the city wall, suddenly felt nervous, and an ominous premonition suddenly came to his mind. He knew Lu Zhi very well, and her words would definitely not be groundless. However, what exactly could have made Lu Zhi say this so nervously? This must mean that something beyond imagination had happened in the city.

Recalling Gao Yao's kindness to him, Xue Ye felt a strong sense of responsibility and mission. He knew that he could not slack off and had to take immediate action to deal with the current crisis. So, he issued a martial law order without hesitation, and the whole city suddenly fell into a tense and solemn atmosphere.

But what is unexpected is that not long after the martial law order was issued, someone actually tried to force his way out of the city. This situation is too abnormal. The county city has experienced martial law many times in the past, but even in the most urgent situations, the residents can understand and cooperate with the relevant measures. After all, the Southern Territory has always implemented extremely generous welfare policies for the people, allowing the people to live and work in peace and contentment and live a prosperous life; at the same time, Gao Yao has never relaxed the enforcement of the law. Anyone who dares to violate the law will be severely punished and will never be tolerated. In such an environment, how dare ordinary people easily test the law and force their way out of the city? Now someone is so bold, there must be a lot of things in it!

"Who is so bold as to leave the city at this time?" Xue Ye asked with a dignified look on his face.

The soldier beside him quickly replied, "General, the man here claims to be a servant in Lu Gong's mansion, and he said he was ordered by Lu Gong to go out of the city to handle important matters."

"Lü Gong?" Xue Ye couldn't help but frown when he heard the name. He knew that Lü Gong was no ordinary person, he was Gao Yao's father-in-law! Not long ago, Lü Zhi had just ordered the city gates to be closed, strictly prohibiting anyone from entering or leaving at will. But at this critical moment, Lü Gong's people were eager to leave the city, there must be something fishy going on.

"General, should we let them out of the city?" At this time, the messenger on the side asked cautiously.

Xue Ye thought for a moment, then said decisively: "No! Tell them, without the mistress's order, no one can step out of the city gate!" After that, he waved his hand, signaling the messenger to quickly convey the order.

"Yes, sir!" the messenger responded and quickly turned and left.

Looking at the messenger's back as he walked away, Xue Ye thought to himself: Although I don't know what the reason is, it's always a good idea to stop these people first. As for how to deal with it later, let Lu Gong and Lu Zhi discuss it themselves. After all, it's better for them to solve such complicated relationships and affairs internally.

Not long after, what happened here spread quickly to the ears of Lu Gong who was still in the mansion. However, this news was reported to him secretly through private channels. When Lu Gong heard this sudden news, his heart was shocked as if a storm had been set off.

The city was suddenly closed! What surprised him even more was that he had not heard anything about such a major event beforehand. What on earth was going on? Lu Gong couldn't help but fall into deep thought, with an indescribable feeling of uneasiness rising in his heart.

The person who gave the order was actually Lü Zhi! What did this mean? Was this city closure carefully planned before Lü Zhi invited him? Or did she decide to take such an extreme measure after knowing some of his ideas? But Lü Zhi should have been blocked by him, and no news came out. All kinds of questions swirled in Lü Gong's mind, making him feel that the matter was more confusing and confusing.

"Let's go! Follow me to the city gate immediately!" At this moment, Lu Gong knew that the situation had begun to develop in a direction beyond his expectations. So, he gave the order without hesitation, leading a large number of servants and a group of officials who followed him out in a hurry. The number of these people was at least hundreds of people, forming a rather spectacular team.

When Lu Gong and his party arrived at the city gate, they saw Xue Ye had been waiting there for a long time. Seeing that Lu Gong had come in person, Xue Ye couldn't help but frown slightly. Although he was a little surprised by Lu Gong's behavior, considering his noble status, Xue Ye still suppressed his doubts and went forward to greet him respectfully.

"I am honored to see you, Lord Lu." Xue Ye bowed and saluted Lord Lu who got off the carriage. After all, his status was there.

"Xue Ye, haha, you are so arrogant. Now that you are the commander of the city defense camp, you don't take me seriously. If he is really made a marquis or a prime minister in the future, he will step on me!"