From Sanheba to Chaozhou Fucheng, the whole journey is more than 200 miles of waterway, and it doesn't take much time to return to Chaozhou Fucheng. Compared with the last time I came here, it lasted a year. However, last year's

The bustling and endless scene of people, business travelers and tourists no longer exists.

It's not necessarily ruined. At least the order in the market is still in order. However, between people, whether it's aura or eyes, Chen Kai can clearly feel the distrust even while sitting on the carriage.

, permeated the streets and alleys, and even shrouded the sky above the entire Chaozhou Prefecture, like black clouds pressing over the city.

It was the Qing army's capture of Guangzhou last year that caused an overall deterioration in the strategic situation in Guangdong. After the Qing army captured Guangzhou, it encouraged Hao Shangjiu, Su Li and others to increase their offensive against the Ming army, which affected business travel. This

They are all existing problems, but the most important one is the internal dispute between locals and guests. The conflicts between Guangzhou and the local Chaozhou people have destroyed the internal unity of this rare "land of troubled times" that can preserve clothing and civilization.

It was the atmosphere that made everything in front of Chen Kai look like what it is now.

To prevent the news of his arrival from spreading quickly, Chen Kai rushed to Chen Ding's home in a light car. He, Ye Yiyun, Chen Ding, Hong Zheng, and the chief military officer of Tiequi Town Wang Qifeng and others started in Chen's study.

meeting.

"...This happened just a few days before Jingcheng returned to the Zhongzuo Institute. Together, dozens of people were killed on both sides, and countless others were injured... It can be confirmed that someone is indeed instigating the conflict between the two parties.

, but if the conflict had not already existed, it would never have been intensified. Hey, I also regret that I didn’t listen to what Jing said, which led to such disaster..."

"There are probably local gentry here who are dissatisfied with the fact that we have taken care of the people of Guangzhou when we increased the number of officials and government officials. They are very dissatisfied that these outsiders have occupied their official positions." Chen Ding said of that "occupation"

At the word "", not only him, but also Ye Yiyun and Chen Kai also showed sarcastic smiles.

This is inevitable if you want to overcome difficulties. The recent expansion of Chaozhou's prefecture and county yamen is to use Guangzhou gentry, officials and yamen from common people to control the people of Guangzhou. Their scope of authority does not involve at all

The locals. The locals take care of the locals, and the outsiders take care of the outsiders. However, the word fairness is like shit in the face of interests. Each party tries to maximize interests, but it is also inevitable selfishness.

"Zaijiu, Shang Tu, if I can change it, if I don't have to be the magistrate of this trouble in exchange for the local-guest dispute not breaking out, neither I, Chen Kai, nor my two brothers will hesitate at all.

"

At this moment, Chen Kai said it categorically. This is an affirmation of their noble ethics and ambitions. However, in the current situation, just having ethics and ambitions is not enough. To heal the scars, more is needed.

It takes a lot of effort.

"... Now in the three counties of Haiyang, Chenghai and Raoping, the settlements and farming areas of Guangzhou have officials and garrisons to supervise them. But this alone may not be able to sustain it for long. Now the people are making weapons in private.

, there are swords, guns, sticks, hoes, rakes, etc. It’s impossible to guard against them.”

The contradiction has been intensified, and the officials and the garrison have only played a suppressive role. They have no effect on alleviating the contradiction, or easing the contradiction. But assuming that the floodgate is opened, then the torrent of pouring is likely to be

The entire Chaozhou Prefecture will be submerged in a sea of ​​blood.

No, it’s not very possible, it will definitely be the case!

"After the incident, there was no problem with Zaijiu's emergency response. I have discussed this with Guoxing, and we all agree... At this stage, the garrison must continue to prevent the situation from deteriorating further, and also prohibit those Guangzhou people from leaving their residences.

and farming areas to prevent the situation from getting out of control further." At this point, Chen Kai turned to Ye Yiyun and said: "This article must be sent out in your name, Zaijiu. It is not convenient for me to show up prematurely now.

"

Chen Kai has already informed about Ye Yiyun's transfer, but before he officially appears, Ye Yiyun will continue to do this job, or continue to act. Ye Yiyun will continue to maintain

situation, but Chen Kai must do something as quickly as possible while feeling the increasingly tense atmosphere.

Fucheng just hurriedly talked to them. After Chen Kai gave Wang Qifeng some instructions, he took a carriage and headed west to Jieyang County.

Jieyang County was originally Zheng Hongkui's territory, and Chen Kui, the commander-in-chief of the guard town who was responsible for guarding the city, was also Zheng Hongkui's old subordinate. When Chen Kai arrived, Chen Kui went ten miles out of the city to greet him, just like Shen Qi did, in front of others

My son still calls me Mr. Chen, but in private there is no one around, and the words "uncle" bring us closer to each other.

The military town in Jieyang County not only guards Hou Town, but also has a Hou Chong Town to assist in the defense, and the chief military officer of Hou Chong Town is a familiar one to Chen Kai.

"You have done well in Jieyang County in recent years..."

"It's good to have joined the army and come back. After reading your letter, I don't need to worry too much about the situation in Chaozhou."

"You kid, who did you learn this flattery from? Your level is too low."

"..."

Ke Chenmei, when Chen Kai first arrived at Nan'ao Island, he was Chen Kai's subordinate. After years of experience, he first followed his elder brother, and then led a whole town of troops. Stationed in Jieyang, he initially assisted in defense, but later followed Zheng Chenggong

Trust in Zheng Hongkui plummeted, and assistance in defense turned into surveillance. It was not until Zheng Hongkui was transferred to the military that he returned to the state of assistance in defense.

Chen Kui knew that Ke Chenmei and Chen Kai had a close relationship, so he established a relationship with Chen Kai outside the city. After entering the city, he found an excuse to give Chen Kai and Ke Chenmei plenty of time to reminisce.

There were many things to talk about, but Chen Kai's time was very tight. After waiting for a while, at nightfall the next day, a group of cavalry entered the camp in Houchong Town overnight. He passed through Chaozhou on the way to Sanheba.

The relevant people from Fucheng were finally gathered together.

Du Hui, the chief soldier of Zhongchong Town, Zhou Quanbin, the chief soldier of Qianchong Town, Ke Chenmei, the chief soldier of Houchong Town, Chen Kui, the chief soldier of Guard Hou Town, Shen Qi, the chief guard of You Town, the Ming army in Chaozhou

The main generals from the southwest gathered here. Among these five, Du Hui once captured Chaozhou City with Chen Kai, Zhou Quanbin guarded Zhongzuo with Chen Kai, Ke Chenmei was Chen Kai's old subordinate, and

Chen Kui and Shen Qi were Zheng Hongkui's old subordinates, and they had a more or less close relationship with Chen Kai.
Chapter completed!