Following Jiang Xiao's order, the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers hiding in various locations in the vicinity immediately took action, taking advantage of the cover of night to rush towards Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence.
In the past few days, Huo Zhengyuan has spent a lot of money to rent all the houses around his temporary residence. In name, he wanted to hold a banquet to entertain various forces in Nanjing, but because his temporary residence was not large enough, he could not accommodate it.
He wanted to leave all the guests, so he needed to rent a nearby mansion to entertain guests.
But in fact, Huo Zhengyuan also expected that Jiang Xiao might raid his temporary residence next, and after renting various houses around him, he placed all the Nanjing lowly people he temporarily borrowed and used in these houses.
, you can greatly expand your warning range and buffer space after an attack.
This method has indeed produced a certain effect.
At this time, before the "Chaofeng" soldiers attacked Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence head-on, they needed to spend extra time and energy. They first controlled the surrounding residences to prevent subsequent assaults from causing chaos in the surrounding residences.
The vigilance of many lowly people and the early support from the government forces will also allow the forces of the Song family who are hunting them to find the correct direction of pursuit.
However, the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers didn't take these extra troubles seriously.
In the surrounding houses, there are just some lowly people temporarily placed. With the well-trained training of the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers, they can naturally catch them with ease when dealing with them.
Facts have proved that the self-confidence of the "Chaofeng" dead soldier is very reasonable.
In less than a quarter of an hour, the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers had quietly taken control of the surrounding houses, and the dozens of lowly people who temporarily lived in these houses were "Chaofeng"
"Due to the raid by the dead soldiers, there were heavy casualties. Many people had just laid down in bed to sleep, perhaps still feeling grateful for the improvement of their living environment in the past few days in their dreams, when they were silently wiped by the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers on their necks.
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No one really cares about the lives of these lowly people. Huo Zhengyuan arranged for them to live temporarily in the surrounding houses, treating them as cannon fodder. The "Chaofeng" dead man did not hesitate at all when he started killing people. The Song family died.
The killing of domestic slaves would trigger martial law in the entire city of Nanjing, but no matter how many casualties there were, it would not trigger much government reaction.
After taking control of the surrounding houses, Jiang Xiao still acted cautiously.
He first interrogated several low-level survivors, and then he was able to confirm that the person suspected of Hu Xiao and his accomplices did not leave Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence tonight. He couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief in his heart, feeling that he had taken this risky gamble.
It's worth it, and it's not a waste of time.
Later, Jiang Xiao climbed up to a roof and carefully observed the whole picture and details of Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence. Then he confirmed again that his early actions did not cause any alarm. Most of the rooms in Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence were already dark.
The light means that most people have fallen asleep, and you can still catch them by surprise during subsequent raids, getting twice the result with half the effort.
Everything went so smoothly that Jiang Xiao felt a little uneasy in his heart. He always felt that his elder brother Hu Xiao should not be so easy to deal with.
But the matter has come to this, and it can be said that the arrow is on the string. Jiang Xiao did not hesitate and gave the order again: "Continue to attack and attack from all directions. At the same time, 20 people will be left to monitor the outside. No one can be let go!"
After passing the order, Jiang Xiao immediately added: "But remember, only target the target and his accomplices, never hurt the great scholar Huo and his staff, just control them, and try to treat them with courtesy...
...We have made such a big fuss, and now we have to rely on that great scholar Huo to clean up the mess for us..."
Obviously, Huo Zhengyuan's life safety is much more precious in Jiang Xiao's eyes compared to those who are as cheap as dirt. Unless it is absolutely necessary, even a bold and reckless person like Jiang Xiao would not dare to hurt Huo Zhengyuan at will, so he
I will specifically warn you.
This is not only because Huo Zhengyuan has a high position, and if an accident occurs, he will be fully arrested by the government. It is also because Jiang Xiao believes that there is still room for negotiation between himself and Huo Zhengyuan. After all, Hu Xiao is a gangster wanted by the government for many years, and Huo Zhengyuan
The handle of harboring this person will soon fall into his own hands, and with the threat to his life, Jiang Xiao has every chance to force Huo Zhengyuan to help him clean up the mess that will follow, or even help him and the "Chaofeng" dead man escape from the Song family
subsequent pursuit.
This is Jiang Xiao's wishful thinking, and it is also Jiang Xiao's greatest confidence to dare to take risks tonight and not be afraid of causing more trouble, because from the beginning he wanted to use Huo Zhengyuan to protect himself and clean up the mess.
However, as the saying goes, "Man's calculation is not as good as God's calculation." Jiang Xiao did not know that Huo Zhengyuan's intelligence was far beyond imagination. He had been keenly aware of the approaching danger, so he had directly hid in the East Garden and was not in his own house at this time.
Within the temporary residence, Huo Zhengyuan will not return here until the situation is completely stable.
Huo Zhengyuan is known as a gentleman and would never stand under a dangerous wall.
Moreover, when Huo Zhengyuan went to Dongyuan to seek asylum, he also deliberately kept a low profile, hiding it from most people around him, and did not make a big deal about it. Therefore, when Jiang Xiao interrogated Jiji Xingtong, he was not informed at all.
However, even if he learned about Huo Zhengyuan's absence, Jiang Xiao would not change his action plan.
In Jiang Xiao's view, as long as he could meet Hu Xiao smoothly to "reminisce about the past", he would have grasped Huo Zhengyuan's ability to harbor criminals, and he would not worry about being unable to force Huo Zhengyuan to assist him afterwards.
However, it was said that as Jiang Xiao issued the order again, the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers still showed no hesitation and were well-trained. They quietly appeared from the surrounding houses and lurked around Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence under the cover of night, and then or
Either by prying open the door or climbing over the wall, they all sneaked into Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence.
Then, the raid was still extremely smooth. After just a stick of incense, the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers had completely controlled the situation in the mansion. Everyone in Huo Zhengyuan's temporary mansion was killed.
He was knocked unconscious, tied up, and held hostage by the "Chaofeng" soldiers without any precautions, and the action still did not cause any movement, it can be said that it was silent.
Finally, the "Chaofeng" soldiers opened the door of Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence and welcomed Jiang Xiao into the small residence.
When Jiang Xiao strode into the mansion, he saw that the plan was progressing unexpectedly smoothly without any setbacks, but he felt a strong sense of ominousness in his heart.
Jiang Xiao is very aware of Hu Xiao's abilities and methods, and has always regarded Hu Xiao as a strong enemy.
In Jiang Xiao's view, even the "Chaofeng" soldiers under his command were well-trained elites, and even if Hu Xiao and his accomplices were caught off guard, this raid should not have been carried out
It was so smooth. Hu Xiao and his comrades should at least have a chance to resist. How could it be possible that there was still no movement or reaction?
Thinking of this, Jiang Xiao couldn't help but frown. Under the flickering light of the torch held by the people around him, his expression became even more gloomy and uncertain.
The next moment, a "Chaofeng" leader also had an ugly expression. He quickly rushed to Jiang Xiao and reported quickly: "Boss Jiang, something is wrong! The Hu Xiao you are looking for is not here! Not only is Hu Xiao not here?
, all his accomplices are missing! Even...even the great scholar Huo and several of his close aides are not here! The brothers searched carefully several times and found that there was only one person here.
Keep a few inconsequential errand servants and servants!"
After hearing this, Jiang Xiao's ominous premonition was confirmed, and his expression changed slightly.
If Hu Xiao is not here, it not only means that Jiang Xiao cannot avenge his revenge, but also means that Jiang Xiao cannot successfully grasp the evidence of Huo Zhengyuan harboring criminals wanted by the court, and cannot coerce Huo Zhengyuan to cooperate with him to clean up the mess. It also means that Jiang Xiao
Tonight's adventurous action just put himself and others in danger without any value. The Song family is now chasing them all over the city and will follow them at any time. When the time comes, even if Jiang Xiao has all the means to solve this crisis, it will be impossible for him to resolve it.
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Thinking of this, even though Jiang Xiao was always calm-tempered, he couldn't help but panic for a moment.
But it was only a moment of panic. He quickly calmed down again, gritted his teeth and said: "Impossible! Nanjing City is now under martial law, and Hu Xiao does not have any connections in Nanjing City. He has nowhere else to hide.
He must still be hiding here! Continue the investigation and don’t miss any corner! At the same time, we will severely interrogate all the people who stayed in this mansion, and we will definitely find useful information..."
Speaking of this, Jiang Xiao suddenly thought of something, and ordered again in a hurried tone: "Also! All the surrounding houses have been rented by Huo Zhengyuan, and they may also be used by Hu Xiao. We just controlled the surrounding houses.
At this time, we only focused on moving covertly and quickly, and did not conduct a careful investigation... Allocate half of the manpower to investigate all the surrounding houses! We must move quickly..."
However, before Jiang Xiao could finish his words, the sound of fierce fighting suddenly rang out from a house southwest of Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence. At the same time, a violent fire suddenly broke out, and it seemed that someone could faintly be heard being injured and on the verge of death.
He screamed loudly when he died.
This house is one of the houses that Huo Zhengyuan has temporarily rented in recent days. It was controlled by Jiang Xiao's "Chaofeng" dead men not long ago. But as Jiang Xiao said, he led his dead men to control this place.
The purpose of setting up the house was just to be quick and concealed, and it did not carefully check whether there was any hidden space in the house for people to hide!
At this moment, the violent fire and the sound of fighting in this house were undoubtedly proof that the suddenly missing Hu Xiao and his accomplices were hiding there.
Jiang Xiao also never expected that Hu Xiao would not hide in Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence tonight, which seemed to be the most well-protected. Instead, he would hide in the surrounding houses temporarily rented by Huo Zhengyuan. He knew that if Jiang Xiao led the
The surrounding houses would have to bear the brunt of the attack, but he did the opposite and chose to hide in the seemingly most dangerous place. This approach successfully deceived the always shrewd and cautious people.
Jiang Xiao.
At the same time, the fighting and fire that took place in the courtyard was so noisy that not only Jiang Xiao noticed it immediately, but it must also have alarmed many nearby Nanjing residents.
This also means that Nanjing government forces will soon arrive to support the quelling the rebellion, and the forces of the Song family, who are fully pursuing Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers, will also quickly arrive nearby to intervene.
After seeing this scene, Jiang Xiao's expression finally changed completely!
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In fact, as early as this evening, Hu Xiao had been hiding in Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence. However, when he discovered that Huo Zhengyuan had not returned after visiting Zhou Shangjing in the East Garden, he gradually became wary and uneasy.
Emotions.
Jiang Xiao and Hu Xiao have their own strengths. Jiang Xiao is from the Liaodong frontier army. He is better at frontal killing, and is also good at training his subordinates and formulating tactics, while Hu Xiao is a more pure gangster.
He is more cunning and cunning, and more adept at betrayal, but when it comes to sharpness and decisiveness, the two are equally matched.
Therefore, after feeling vigilant and uneasy in his heart, Hu Xiao took action immediately without any hesitation or hesitation, nor any thought of worrying about gains and losses, looking forward and backward.
During this period of time, Hu Xiao has not been idle, nor has he pinned all his hopes on Huo Zhengyuan's protection. As a selfish and cunning person who regards betrayal and betrayal as an ordinary person, Hu Xiao has only
Believing in himself, he had already prepared various preventive measures.
Hu Xiao knew very well that Jiang Xiao was an extremely extreme and stubborn person who would never give up until he achieved his goals. From the moment he discovered his whereabouts, he would kill him by any means and regardless of the cost, and end it with him completely.
resentment.
The most important thing is that Jiang Xiao has discovered Hu Xiao's hiding place and knows that Hu Xiao is now hiding under the protection of Huo Zhengyuan. Once he takes action next, Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence will definitely be the top priority and will be affected.
Attack with full force.
Therefore, Hu Xiao could be sheltered by hiding in Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence, and Huo Zhengyuan could mobilize various resources to strengthen protection. However, it also allowed Jiang Xiao to find a clear target for attack. It seemed to be the safest place, but at the same time
It is also the most dangerous place.
Under such circumstances, Hu Xiao, who is as cunning as a fox, needs to find a safer hiding place for himself.
Unfortunately, just as Jiang Xiao predicted, Hu Xiao is a gangster who has been wanted by the court for many years. He is not familiar with the place in Nanjing, and Nanjing is currently under martial law. He wants to find another place to hide.
Of course it is absolutely impossible.
But it happened that Huo Zhengyuan had rented all the houses around the temporary residence in the past few days. When Jiang Xiao led his dead men to find Hu Xiao to settle their grudges, they needed to first control the surrounding houses rented by Huo Zhengyuan. It seemed that they would be the first to bear the brunt, and the most important.
Danger.
And Hu Xiao is indeed a notorious gangster. Not only is he extremely shrewd, he has never lacked the gambling spirit to make all-or-nothing decisions and take risks. He even has some cleverness in understanding the subtleties and drawing inferences from one example.
Therefore, Hu Xiao quickly thought that since Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence seemed to be the safest, but in fact was the most dangerous, then...when Jiang Xiao attacked, the surrounding residences must bear the brunt. Isn't it the opposite situation? See
Seems to be the most dangerous, but is actually the safest?
After all, once Jiang Xiao led his dead soldiers to attack Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence, he must strive for concealment and speed. Although the surrounding houses would bear the brunt of the attack, they would be controlled and occupied by Jiang Xiao immediately.
, but Jiang Xiao will not spend too much energy carefully inspecting these houses. He will only seize the time to concentrate his manpower and continue to raid Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence.
In this way, if Hu Xiao did not hide in Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence, but instead hid in a nearby house, would he have more chances to escape Jiang Xiao's attack?
After having such an idea, Hu Xiao immediately secretly inspected the surrounding houses rented by Huo Zhengyuan, and found a hidden cellar in one of the houses.
After discovering this cellar, Hu Xiao immediately decided that this cellar was another hiding place for him, and he also rearranged the house to make the cellar more hidden.
But that night, after realizing that Huo Zhengyuan was not returning, Hu Xiao became alarmed. Out of caution, he made a prompt decision and immediately took several of his trusted pirates to secretly search for Huo Zhengyuan in advance.
In a good cellar, one needs to hide traces while closely observing the external situation.
Then, Hu Xiao saw with his own eyes the raid of the "Chaofeng" soldiers under Jiang Xiao's command. These "Chaofeng" soldiers were so well-trained and ruthless in their actions that even Hu Xiao was secretly frightened.
It feels like a light on my back.
But Hu Xiao also made the right bet. Jiang Xiao did not bother to carefully check all the nearby houses during the raid. Coupled with the cover of night, the "Chaofeng" soldiers did not discover the cellar where Hu Xiao was hiding at all.
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Then, Hu Xiao decided that he should take the opportunity to completely eliminate Jiang Xiao, this huge trouble!