章 162: Chapter 86: Ambush, Encounter an Attack

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On the official road leading to Yongzhou County, the sound of galloping hooves was urgent and powerful.

County Magistrate Du Yuntong, who had already escaped the Inner City, rode swiftly without daring to pause.

Behind him, a group of disheveled officials followed closely.

Riding beside County Magistrate Du Yuntong, Wang Yanjun shouted, "Lord County Magistrate, we have broken through the county seat. Where shall we head next? There's a post station forty li ahead; should we rest there for a while?"

County Magistrate Du Yuntong slightly turned his head, his eyes resolute as he said, "No, we cannot! Taiping County has fallen into the hands of traitors; this place is no longer safe. We must reach the county town as soon as possible to report the situation to the county government."