Fang La (Fang Shisan), a poor farmer from Shezhou, went to Wannian Township, Qingxi County, Muzhou to help Yuandong Baozhengfang Youchang family as a servant. At that time, Song Huizong, Cai Jing, and Tong Guan were greedy and exploited the people. The taxes and servitude were heavy and "people couldn't survive."
, so they all left and became thieves.”
On the ninth day of October in the second year of Xuanhe, Fang La led the peasants to kill Fang Youchang's family under the pretense of "getting the heavenly talisman". Using Bangyuandong as a stronghold, he gathered poor peasants and called for an uprising. When taking the oath, he complained with mixed grief and indignation:
"Nowadays, the taxes and servitude are heavy, the officials invade the fishing industry, and there is insufficient supply of mulberry trees. The people we rely on for our livelihood are lacquered bamboo, fungus, and they are all obtained from the science. There is no money left behind."
Spending extravagantly on flowers and stones, bribing the West every year, and millions of pieces of silver and silk from the two captives in the North, are all the blood of my innocent sons from the Southeast." "Only my people are active all year round, and my wives are cold and exhausted, and I can't get enough food in one day, gentlemen.
Why?" He estimated the situation at that time and pointed out: "The people in the southeast have been suffering from exploitation for a long time, and the disturbance of flowers and rocks in recent years has been particularly unbearable. If you kings can stand up for justice, the four directions will hear the news and respond, and within ten days
"Everyone can gather together," "I just row the river and guard, doing light corvee and paying little tax." "In ten years, I will eventually be a mess." Under Fang La's call, farmers near and far in Qingxi responded to the news, and soon
It grew to tens of thousands.
At the beginning of November, the rebels honored Fangla as "Holy Duke", changed the name to "Yongle", divided the generals into six ranks, and wore red scarves and other colorful headscarves as symbols, and established peasant power. On the 22nd, the rebels marched in Qingxi County
Xikeng annihilated the 5,000 Song troops stationed on the two Zhejiang roads, and killed Cai Zun and Yan Tan, the commanders of the army and horses on that road. Then, taking advantage of the victory, they entered Qingxi County and captured the county captain Weng Kai. In early December, they captured Mu
Prefecture, occupied Shouchang, Fenshui, Tonglu, Sui'an and other counties. Soon, he went west to capture Shezhou, annihilated the middle part of Guo Division, the third general in the southeast of Song Dynasty, attacked Fuyang and Xincheng in the east, and went straight to Hangzhou to "kill Zhu".
"Xiang called on Hangzhou, which is the capital of Liangzhe Road and the seat of the Zaozao Bureau. It is one of the command centers of Huashigang. There are a large number of officials, wealthy businessmen and landlords gathered. On the 29th, the rebel army invaded Hangzhou and killed Liangzhe Road.
Chen Jian, the envoy of the system, Zhao Yue, the envoy of honest inspection, and Zhao Ting, the prefect of the state, fled. The people with long-standing grievances captured the officials in Hangzhou, excavated the tombs of Cai Jing's father and ancestors, and exposed their bones.
The rebel army received enthusiastic support and response from the majority of farmers, including Shisheng in Suzhou, Lu Xing'er in Gui'an County in Huzhou, Zhuyan in Lingshandong in Lanxi County in Wuzhou, Chen Shishi in Fangyanshan in Wuzhou, Fangyanshan in Yongkang County, Huo Chengfu and Chen Houtong in Jinyun County in Chuzhou, etc.
, led local farmers one after another to participate in the uprising. Lü Shinang of Xianju County in Taizhou, Qiu Rixin (Qiu Daoist) of Yan County of Yuezhou, and Zheng Mowang of Quzhou led local Manichaean secret organizations to raise troops to respond. Farmers from Hu, Chang, Xiu and other prefectures,
They also "gathered disciples" and prepared to attack prefectures and counties. When farmers from all over the country saw the rebel flags and heard the drums, they ran to greet them. Those who joined the rebel army "looked at each other from behind".
The sudden rise of the rebel army cut off the economic lifeline of the Song Dynasty. This made it even worse for Song Huizong, who was worried about the Green Forest Army and the Liangshan Rebel Army. The whole court could not help but be horrified when they saw the chaos in the world. They hurriedly abolished the Su and Hangzhou Production Bureau and
The Huashi Gang was suspended, and Zhu Meng, his son and his brothers were deposed from their official positions in an attempt to weaken the fighting spirit of the rebels. On the one hand, Tong Guan was appointed as the envoy of Jiang, Huai, Jing, and Zhejiang roads, and Tan Zhen was appointed as the envoy of the two Zhejiang roads to mobilize the Imperial Army and the Imperial Guard in the capital.
In Shaanxi Province, six Tibetan and 150,000 Han soldiers went south to suppress the uprising.
[Outside Yuncheng County·Garrison Camp·Shijin Big Tent]
The news of Fangla's uprising not only shocked the court, but also shocked Shi Jin, Chao Gai and others when it reached Yuncheng County. It was also a big blow to Song Jiang at this time. Although Song Jiang verbally agreed to cooperate with The two brothers Chao Gai and Shi Jin worked together to conquer the world, but their desire to recruit peace was not lost. However, when they heard about Fangla's uprising, they conquered a large area of territory in the past few months. Fangla proclaimed himself the Holy Gong, people like this have done their best and are determined not to coexist with the Song Dynasty. If Shi Jin's Green Forest Army and Fang La's rebel army are combined, it will be difficult for the Song Dynasty not to be destroyed, and the road to recruiting peace will be even more difficult. It means to be displaced.
What Shi Jin and Chao Gai thought was completely different from Song Jiang. Although the two brothers were shocked, they also found opportunities. This was a sign of the demise of the Song Dynasty, and it was also the voice of the people from the bottom of their hearts. However, after the two brothers calmed down, , if you think about this matter carefully, you can't help but think it is a threat. Whether it is Green Lin's future great cause or the restoration of the world, there is an indescribable obstacle.
Shi Jin felt that chaos in the Central Plains was imminent, and the war between heroes would also follow. Under such a great historical change, he needed to quickly return to the Green Forest Army. Chao Gai returned to the mountains to clean up the mess after the war, while Song Jiang Recruiting troops and horses in Yuncheng County, began to accumulate strength for development and expansion.
Shi Jin originally wanted to keep Qin Ming and others to assist Song Jiang, but everyone was unwilling, especially the three tigers of the Zhu family, Li Ying and others were unwilling to stay under Song Jiang's account, and Song Jiang was even more reluctant to have these aliens in his heart. The party stayed with him. In addition to the personal soldiers of the Zhu family, the Hu family, and the Li family, as well as the soldiers and horses brought by Sun Xin and Sun Li, the rest of the military power was handed over to General Chao Gai, Song Jiang, and Shi Jin. Everyone separated into three waves. After dressing up in disguise, Sun Xin, Sun Li and others continued to disguise themselves as officers and soldiers passing through the border for the first wave, while for the second wave, Zhu Jiasanhu, Li Ying and others pretended to be members of the escort agency. After the two waves of people left one after another under the cover of night, at dawn, Shi Jin, Lin Chong, Shi Qian, and Kui Er pretended to be rangers on the rivers and lakes. When they were about to leave the camp, a red cloud suddenly appeared from the camp. It fell from the sky, and the minions guarding the camp were stunned and spread out in a wide circle in shock.
Just when the mist dispersed, a man who looked like a Taoist priest was revealed. Shi Jin took a closer look and was really happy from the sky. He stepped forward and held Gongsun Sheng's hand and said, "Yiqing, what kind of wind blows you away?" Came here,"
"Brother, it was my master who told me you were here and asked me to come here to take you to Shaanxi County." Gongsun Sheng said, "There is another wave of rebels in Muzhou. Now Shaanxi County is under siege by officers and soldiers. It will take a while." I can’t explain it clearly, I’ll take you there, and you’ll be able to explain it slowly on the way.”
After saying this, Gongsun Sheng placed the handkerchief on the ground again.
Lin Chong looked in disbelief and immediately asked: "Taoist Priest, how can you take us there? Do you rely on this?"
Gongsun Sheng turned back and looked at Lin Chong with a smile and said: "Yes, this is it, it can carry us, but I don't know if I can carry so many people, but I can try."
Shi Jin was full of confidence in Gongsun Sheng, but for Shi Qian and Kui Er, although they knew that Gongsun Sheng was very capable, such a small handkerchief could only stand for one person, so how could they take away five people? , just when they were doubting, Gongsun Sheng had already recited the spell, and the mist steamed up on the handkerchief, and soon thickly filled it into a red cloud. Everyone followed Gongsun Sheng's instructions and stepped on it, even though it was a foot deep. It was a bit shallow, but he could barely stand upright.
Gongsun Sheng shouted "Get up," and the red cloud slowly rose into the sky. In the astonished eyes of the minions, it slowly rose into the sky and merged into more clouds. The direction of the cloud could no longer be seen. …
【Shaanzhou·Shaanxi County】
Less than an hour later, everyone slowly landed outside the city of Shaanxian County. Shi Jin and others arrived at the city. The defenders on top of the city had already reported inside when they saw it. In just half a stick of incense, Wu Yong , Zhu Wu, Wu Song, Xu Ning, Hu Yanzhuo and others came out and invited Shi Jin and others into the city. They were very happy to meet each other.
Gongsun Sheng went down the mountain for the first time since he cast spells to destroy his vitality and was brought back to the mountain by his master. He was very happy to see Zhu Wu and other old friends, and he was even more pleased to see the new strong generals.
After everyone saluted, they arranged to receive the wine, and asked about how generous they were. Please come into the government office of Shaanxi County. All the generals also came to celebrate and greet the guests. Everyone sat down here in separate seats. No more gossip, everyone Be anxious and get to the point.
Shi Jin quickly asked: "How have you been fighting recently?"
Wu Yong said: "That guy Gao Lian is good at using magic, and he has won two games in a row. Yesterday, he was set up by us. He was ambushed and took an arrow on his shoulder. I don't know what magic he used. It only took a day for the arrow wound to heal. Today, Zhu Wu and I have discussed how to bring troops to fight. My brother and I will not dare to go out to the enemy, for fear of eating his magic again."
Gongsun Sheng said: "My master Luo Zhenren told me about Gao Lian's magic. It's easy to break it. As long as I'm here, brothers, don't worry."
With Gongsun Sheng's words, everyone felt confident. Wu Song and others' frowns relaxed, and everyone gathered together to discuss the matter of defeating Gao Lian.
Gongsun Sheng said: "The general sent an order and ordered all the strongholds to be raised to see how the enemy army is doing. I have my own use for this little brother."
On that day, Shi Jin ordered all the people in the city, except for the original defenders, to get up and go straight to the front of Shihao Town. The camp was already set up. The next morning, food was cooked at five, and the soldiers were all wearing armor. Shi Jin, Wu Yong, Zhu Wu, Gongsun Sheng and his four men rode to the front of the army, waved flags, beat drums, shouted sifting gongs, and fought to the front of the town.
Let's say that Gao Lian was resting in the city and his arrow wound had healed. The next night, a small army came to report that Song Jiang's army and horses had suddenly arrived. He immediately ordered everyone to put on their armor, opened the city gate and lowered the drawbridge without burning a stick of incense. He led three hundred magic soldiers and generals and commanders out of the city to meet the enemy.
The two armies gradually approached, facing each other with flags and drums, and each set up their formations. In the two formations, the colorful tunes and drums were beating, and the colorful embroidered flags were waving. The gate of the Green Forest Army's formation opened and two rows of horses walked out, spread out on both sides like wild geese's wings. The four generals on the left and right are: Lin Chong, Wu Song, Hu Yanzhuo, and Xu Ning; in the back row are Wu Song, Hu Yanzhuo, and Xu Ning's deputy generals. In the middle, Shi Jin, Wu Yong, Zhu Wu, and Gongsun Sheng serve as the general army. Four horses ride out. In front of the battle.
Looking back at the battle, when the golden drums were all ringing, where the gate flags were opened, there were twenty or thirty officers surrounded by Gao Lian, the prefect of Gaotang Prefecture. If you are a thieves like me, if you want to come here to fight, you must see who wins or loses, and you are not a good man."