The Ninth Hundred Sixtieth Chapter: Riot

The entire courtyard of the county government seemed to be boiling over. The commotion was immense. All the officials rushed out of their rooms, looking towards the source of the disturbance.

The county magistrate, Yuan Xing’an, who had been pretending to be sick, also appeared. His face was pale, and his expression was complex as he looked at the guards fighting.

“What’s going on? What’s happening?” he asked loudly.

His aide, Zuo Quan, was also there. He quickly explained, “My lord, it seems like someone is trying to break into the prison. The guards are stopping them, and a fight has broken out.”

“Break into the prison?” Yuan Xing’an was startled. “Who would dare to do such a thing? And why would they do it?”

Zuo Quan shook his head. “I don’t know who it is, but they are certainly bold.”

At this moment, the fighting at the prison entrance intensified. The attackers were skilled and determined, and they were slowly gaining the upper hand.

The guards, although numerous, were not as well-trained as their attackers. They were also hesitant, as they didn’t know the identity or motives of the invaders.

Yuan Xing’an watched with a growing sense of unease. This was no ordinary robbery. This was a direct challenge to the authority of the county government.

He knew that if the prison was breached, the consequences would be severe. The criminals inside would be released, and chaos would ensue.

He turned to Zuo Quan and ordered, “Immediately gather all available personnel. We must stop them at all costs! Send for reinforcements from the city as well!”

Zuo Quan nodded and quickly went to carry out the orders.

Meanwhile, inside the prison, Liu Xiaohu and the others could hear the sounds of the battle. They knew that help had arrived.

Their spirits soared, and they began to pound on their cell doors, shouting and cheering.

The guards inside the prison were also in a panic. They had never experienced anything like this before. Some were afraid, while others were ready to fight.

The battle outside raged on. The attackers were relentless, and they were slowly pushing back the guards.

Finally, with a loud crash, the prison door was broken open. The attackers surged inside, their faces masked, their weapons ready.

Liu Xiaohu and the others watched in anticipation. They wondered who these rescuers were and what would happen next.

The leader of the attackers stepped forward and looked at the prisoners. He then spoke, his voice low and clear.

“We are here to help you. Follow us.”

Liu Xiaohu and the others hesitated for a moment, then they looked at each other and nodded. They didn’t know who these people were, but they knew they were their only hope.

They quickly rushed out of their cells and joined the attackers.

The guards inside the prison tried to resist, but they were quickly overwhelmed. The attackers were too skilled and too numerous.

Soon, all the prisoners were freed. The attackers then led them out of the prison and into the chaotic courtyard.

The fighting outside was still going on, but it was clear that the attackers had the advantage. The guards were in disarray, and their resistance was weakening.

Yuan Xing’an watched in despair as the prisoners were led away. He knew that he had failed.

He had underestimated the determination and ability of his enemies.

The attackers and the freed prisoners quickly disappeared into the night, leaving behind a scene of chaos and destruction.

The county government was in ruins, and the authority of the county magistrate had been challenged and defeated.

This riot would have far-reaching consequences, and it would forever change the balance of power in the county.