Fellow Countrymen

At this time, Guan Shengyun and Luo Yonghao had already met the young military advisor Luo Shifan in Song County.

There will be no more threats to Luo Mansion in a short time, so Guan Shengyun was not as cautious as Gao and You were earlier, avoiding Yiyang and making a big circle from Fuchang, but first cut off Luoshui in the northeast.

Transportation to Luoyang Prefecture, and then sent Gong Derun to find Yi in a grand manner.

Negotiations with Yangzhi County - a small county magistrate is certainly not worthy of Luo Junshi, the commander-in-chief of the labor customs. Gu Baihua, Zhang Ding and others are all illiterate and cannot do this kind of thing. Landlord Gong has attended a private school for a few years, so

The burden of negotiation fell on him without any hesitation.

The Poxiao camp and the Pili camp were blocked outside the north gate of Yiyang, watching eagerly across the Luoshui River. The Gangfeng camp crossed the river downstream and stationed outside the east gate.

) was so frightened that he flew out of his wits on the spot: The miscellaneous soldiers in the county before

Ding Zhuang was taken away most of the time to help defend the Luo Mansion. Now he does not know whether he is alive or dead. He is watching tens of thousands of thieves. Guo Qinglin gave Gao You 2nd General 10,000 people, and now he still has a full 20,000 to 30,000 auxiliary soldiers and civilian servants.

When the army approaches the city, how can a small and broken county town in Yiyang be able to withstand it?

Surrender? The imperial court is a dead end.

Resistance? The city is destroyed or there is a dead end!

Huo Jinyan was like an ant on a hot pot, eager to find a rope to hang himself. Hearing that a messenger was coming, he finally grabbed the life-saving straw. After all, Mr. Huo was from a decent background and was not stupid. If the thief really wanted to fight, where could he go?

More to send

What kind of military envoy? Sending someone to talk means that there is still a slight improvement in the matter! He hurriedly put on his official uniform, trotted away, opened the middle door, and greeted Gong Derun and his entourage Gong Derun and his entourage Gong Derun and his attendant Gong who were hoisted to the top of the city in a basket as a courtesy to the superior officer.

Three gongs and four please come to the county government office.

It was the first time in Huo Jinyan's life that a large army was approaching the city. Although he had some hope in his heart, he didn't know how to talk about it.

He had participated in the high-level negotiations between Yulin Prefecture and Sansina of Shaanxi Province, and witnessed with his own eyes in Yanchang County that Gu Baihua's recruitment efficiency was much higher than his own plundering, coupled with the overwhelming military might.

With absolute strength as the backing, Gong Derun was able to deal with a mere county magistrate with ease. When the two parties met and talked, they were both a little surprised: they were both from Baoding Prefecture and fellow townsmen.

Now Guan Shengyun is not short of auxiliary soldiers. After listening to Huo Jinyan's true confession that "it is a last resort to transfer Ding Zhuang under the orders of Lord Futai, and being an enemy of your army is not the intention of humble duty", Gong Derun felt confident in his heart.

He waved his hands politely: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. County Huo respects us, so we should just go ahead."

Let’s talk about business. Our army has no intention of entering the city, but the money and food in your county’s treasury must be taken away. This alone is definitely not enough, and I have to trouble your county to prepare more. Craftsmen, tools, pigs and sheep, copper and iron

You should also prepare some materials, etc. Here is the list. Take a look at it. Open and close the city gates as you wish.

It doesn't matter. Just remove those people on the wall. You should know in your heart that if we really want to enter the city, these bastards can't stop our army. What if any brother on the wall slips and shoots an arrow?

If we take action when there is a misunderstanding, we are afraid that we will harm you.

Open the skylight and speak openly, and don't even think about sending someone to report the news. First, your people will not be able to get out. Second, no one else will dare to come if they get out. Third, if they come, they will die, and they will also take the lives of your whole family.

My commander-in-chief said that as long as you don't use other ideas, our army will not enter the city."

Huo Jinyan tremblingly took the list written by Luo Yonghao, glanced at it, and said to himself: Although there are a lot of things needed, I can collect them after searching. However, what will I do when these guys leave?

?It’s still a dead end. My body can’t help but tremble.

When he got up, he was no longer able to speak, and even started to cry: "Gong, Gong, General Gong, Rong, you are so humble. I believe that what the general said is true. But, even if I hand over these things to the army, your army will be humble."

After leaving, how can I explain my humble position to the court and the Luo Mansion?"

Gong Derun, who is already familiar with the job, grinned broadly: "Huo County is really worrying too much! In the future, of course you will get the top grade in the official performance test, and your promotion will be just around the corner!"

Huo Jinyan begged with a grimace: "Please, General Gong, please stop making fun of your humble position."

Gong Derun's expression changed: "Did Huo County really not figure out this mystery?"

Huo Jinyan was stunned for a moment: "Mystery?"

Gong Derun smiled: "The thieves are coming, what will you do in Huo County?"

With a "pop", Huo Jinyan knelt down and kowtowed while crying: "General Gong, I don't dare! General Gong must not misunderstand. I immediately removed the guards on the wall and opened the city gate to welcome your army into the city...

…”

Gong Derun laughed and stretched out his hand: "Your Majesty Huo County has misunderstood, please get up and speak quickly. My commander-in-chief will not enter the city unless he says so, Huo County has no doubts. I am in charge of military affairs, and I have no grievances or enmities."

, Besides, we are still fellow villagers, and I really didn’t mean to tease you. It’s important that you get up and let’s talk about business.”

Huo Jinyan carefully turned sideways, sat on the chair with half of his buttocks and leaned forward, listening to Gong Derun's words: "The thieves are coming, of course Huo County will fight to the death! Shut up and listen to me! So!

You opened the treasury, distributed money and food everywhere, and recruited loyal and patriotic people to stick to Yiyang! I heard that the county magistrate, dear

After ascending to the city, they fought bloody battles with their hair and swords. The rich and wealthy households in the city were greatly moved. They destroyed their homes one after another to save the people and fought to the death against the thieves! Yes, they resisted us. Our army could not attack for a long time, and was even attacked by the elite leaders of Huo County.

Attacked at night, the corpse pillow was in a mess, and finally he ran away in confusion! Well, you can also shout while running, "It's easy to shake the mountain, but it's hard to shake Yiyang, it's hard."

"Yu Shang Qing Tian" or something like that! Well, you can shout whatever you want us to do, and we can write whatever you want in the memorial. We will recognize whatever you write... When our army leaves, won't you be able to report a great victory! This money, food and materials are all

Now that we have a place to go, those craftsmen we took away are the martyrs who died in this battle! Huo County Zun is loyal and brave, and he will be preserved

Come to Yiyang, can't such great achievements be exchanged for a "great talent" in the official department? For the rest, I don't need my general to teach you how to write a victory report, right? By the way, I have dozens of leaders here.

They have all been pickled with lime and will be left with you later. Handing them in will be the ironclad proof of the victory! Do you have any questions, Mr. Huo County?"

Enlightenment.

"Pfft", Huo Zhixian knelt down again crying, but this time he shed tears of gratitude and happiness.

The original plan was for Gong Derun to return to the Guan Shengyun Army to resume his duties after the talks, but it didn't happen - Huo Jinyan refused to let him go, and he would not let him go. As soon as he came, Mr. Huo, who had been waiting for death, was saved from a desperate situation.

A golden avenue has been paved. This ecstasy urgently needs to be shared with others. Secondly,

A hand full of thirteen doesn't depend on turning into a grand slam in a blink of an eye, and it's also afraid of something unexpected happening again. Taking good care of the person in front of you is the most reliable guarantee! The reason is ready: fellow countryman! What is this called? Life

One of the four great happy events is meeting an old friend in a foreign land! How can you leave if you want to? You must drink, and you will not return until you are drunk!

Gong Derun was pulled up by the anxious Huo Jinyan, and he refused to let go. In desperation, he had no choice but to send Gong San back to the camp to report the news. Gong San, who had missed the feast, was still a little reluctant to be with him.

He left the city together

Niu Xian Cheng, who went to Guanying to report the news, secretly stuffed two small silver ingots worth five taels of fine quality, and immediately became beaming: In the Ming Dynasty, buying a good banquet, including the reward, only cost about one pound.

Two or two denarii is enough.

Early the next morning, Gong Derun returned to the camp. He was accompanied by a scholar in a long gown dressed as a scholar. When General Gong introduced them to both parties, the two of them knew that this person was actually Huo Jinyan, the magistrate of the county. Yesterday,

After a big drink at night, Huo Zhixian had already become close friends with Gong Derun, and all he had to do was change his name and greetings.

So Huo Zhixian, who was confident, simply went to Guan Shengyun's army in person. Huo Jinyan sent Prime Minister Niu County back to the city to prepare. After everyone had lunch, all the ferries and rafts that could be found around Yiyang had been packed.

Let's gather on the north bank of Luoshui - obviously, this Niu County Prime Minister is also a talented person.

What Ming Dynasty does not lack most is talents.

The army began to cross the river in an orderly manner. Smaller rafts were nailed with wooden planks to form pontoons for people to cross, and large ferries ferried heavy equipment and supplies. In a little more than three days, the entire army had crossed the Luoshui River.

Southwest of Yiyang is Zhaobao Town. Between the two places, there are military camps stretching for several miles. Including Zhaobao Town, the surrounding residents have been driven into the city by Huozhi County's "Jianbi Qingye" - although the common people are not

Without literacy, it is impossible to know how Huo Zhi County will report the great victory to Luo Mansion in the near future, but there are some things that the less we know, the better.

The busiest thing these days is Guoqinglin. Crossing the river with tens of thousands of people is no child's play. Not only did Rao do it in an orderly manner, but he also received full assistance from the Yiyang County government. In three days, two boats capsized and three auxiliary soldiers died.

, more than two thousand kilograms of grain were sunk, but heavy equipment and large pack animals were not lost at all. The captain of the country was very satisfied with the result.

Of course, the county treasury in Yiyang was empty. Not only the wealthy gentry, but also all the residents were severely robbed by the wolf-like government officials. In some houses, even copper basins and iron pots were confiscated, but everyone's lives were

, and finally everything was saved. The only exception was

It is Mr. Tong, he has a good reputation, and his clan also has a nephew who works as a doctor in the Criminal Department of Nanzhili. He has always been very prestigious in Yiyang. The magistrate of Huo County went to visit him in person. The two talked in secret for more than an hour, and they spoke respectfully to the Mr. Tong.

Send Mr. Huo away

At the same time as they opened the door of the house, everyone saw Master Tong's family members carrying out many boxes and baskets with shouts. They stumbled on the way, and a lot of white money rolled out of a box... Since Master Tong took the lead, Jin Shen

They also

There is nothing more to say - everyone knows that there are thieves outside the city, and they are still greedy for money at this time. Not to mention that if the city is broken, it will be looted. In extraordinary times, Mr. Huo really breaks his face and accuses you of being a traitor. That is not what a little money and food can do.

It's a fair thing.

No one noticed that that night, this group of people quietly carried the things from the Yamen back to the Tongfu, entering through the back door.

However, this battle was a bit strange. During the day, it was very noisy outside the city. There must have been tens of thousands of people shouting and neighing, but the thieves did not attack the city. At night when nothing could be seen, there were always people on the city top.

It was a lively place, and the sound felt like a war. However, after just over an hour, all the sounds fell silent. Go out and take a look.

It's impossible. There is already a curfew in the county. Niu Erya (Er Yamen is another name for the county magistrate) has already issued a notice to guard against night attacks by thieves. No one is allowed to go out after lighting the lamp, otherwise it will be a serious crime of committing a crime! Two or three

It's like this every day, and everyone has gotten used to it. Saving one's life is the most important thing anyway, who can care about other things?

After the army broke camp and left, Magistrate Huo Jinyan, who was wearing a long gown, rushed to Shili Changting in person to say goodbye to fellow Gong. The wine lasted for an hour and a half, and Huo County shed tears again. He drank to the point of emotion and drank passionately.

Composed a poem "Farewell" for Gong Derun:

When you feel homesick thousands of miles away from home

Fortunately, I met an old friend at the end of the world

The wish to be comforted for three lifetimes

Go to Yaochi with flying wings in the sky

Of course Gong Derun could see that Huo Xianzun used the allusion of "the head is as new as new and the cover is as old as before" to express their best wishes for common development and progress on the two opposite roads of opposing the Ming Dynasty and protecting the Ming Dynasty.
To be continued...