Because Zhu Hejian personally served as a "hostage", all forces in Nanjing were cautious, fearing to irritate Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" organization, fearing that these gangsters would become angry and harm Zhu Hejian.
Therefore, when implementing Jiang Xiao's requirements, they were also meticulous and did not dare to bargain at all.
Jiang Xiao initially only asked for fifty fast horses, thinking that it would be enough for him and the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers to each ride one fast horse. He also only asked the Nanjing government to open a city gate, thinking that as long as he could leave Nanjing
Just the city.
But after Jiang Xiao discovered that the government's attitude was weak and could be bullied, he immediately raised the conditions. Not only did he ask the Nanjing government to provide a hundred fast horses, so that they could have two horses per person when escaping from Nanjing, which greatly enhanced their mobility, but also
The Nanjing government was required to open all city gates, so that all parties could not predict which direction they would leave Nanjing, and thus could not arrange pursuit and ambush in advance.
At the same time, also in accordance with Jiang Xiao's request, the main roads leading from Nanjing Shantang to various city gates were cleared, and the Nanjing government had withdrawn all its personnel.
Under such circumstances, after Jiang Xiao led his "Chaofeng" soldiers to leave Nanjing Shantang, the journey was naturally smooth.
At first, Jiang Xiao was a little nervous and worried, thinking that the active cooperation of the Nanjing government might just be to numb himself, so after leaving the Nanjing Shantang, he deliberately made a false shot, and first led everyone to Nancheng, pretending to go from Nancheng.
The gate left Nanjing City, but it suddenly changed direction halfway and turned around and ran towards the West Gate.
After such testing, Jiang Xiao found that all the forces in Nanjing City had no reaction at all. He finally felt at ease, thinking that all the forces in Nanjing City were under the protection of the enemy. As expected, they did not dare to act rashly and could only watch helplessly between himself and himself.
The dead man "Chaofeng" escaped.
In this way, Jiang Xiao and others rode horses without any scruples in the city of Nanjing. There were no accidents along the way. It could be said that there was no danger. Only half a quarter of an hour later, they could see the city of Nanjing in the distance.
West City Gate.
At this moment, the Nanjing defenders had opened the West City Gate as agreed, and had also withdrawn most of the defenders near the West City Gate.
After seeing this situation, even Jiang Xiao and Zhu Hejian, who had always been cautious and suspicious, felt relieved again.
Next, with just a cup of tea, Jiang Xiao and the dead soldier "Chaofeng" could successfully escape from Nanjing City.
As long as they leave the city of Nanjing and are no longer trapped in a city where the government is strong and all parties are densely populated, it will be a different situation for them. It can be said that the dragon has gained water and the tiger has returned to the forest. Even if the court and various parties
The Fang forces want to hunt them down again, and they can find various ways to escape and hide in the vast and complex terrain outside Nanjing.
Thinking of this, Jiang Xiao and Zhu Hejian looked at each other, and they both saw relief and joy on each other's faces.
Jiang Xiao immediately waved his riding whip and shouted loudly: "Everyone, tighten up the team and pass through the city gate as soon as possible! As long as we leave here, we will..."
However, before Jiang Xiao could finish his words, a sudden change occurred!
Suddenly, hundreds or even thousands of noisy roars could be heard in the alleys and houses on both sides of the road ahead.
"Capture all the gangsters! Rescue the hostages!"
"The time has come to serve the imperial court!"
"Everyone, follow me! Catch all these gangsters in one go!"
"Come on! Everyone, follow me and charge! There are so many of us, we will definitely win!"
"Escape from your lowly status and give it a try! Brothers, if you don't fight hard now, then when will you!"
At the same time, among the alley houses on both sides of the road, hundreds of ambush soldiers rushed out of the densely packed houses!
Not only were these ambush troops extremely numerous, but they were also clearly ambushed here in advance. After appearing, they quickly blocked the way forward and blocked the way back for Jiang Xiao and others. In just a moment, they were already layer upon layer.
They surrounded Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers.
After forming a siege, these people did not even give Jiang Xiao a chance to threaten or negotiate. Instead, they impatiently launched a siege and charged directly towards Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers.
These people were all dressed in rags, looked dirty, were not equipped with any horses, and the weapons in their hands were extremely crude. However, Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers were charging on horseback, and were equipped with a large number of bows, crossbows, knives and guns.
Under such circumstances, when the two sides collided together, the ambush soldiers at the front must have suffered heavy casualties, but they all looked like they were risking their lives. No one retreated behind, they were all fighting for their lives.
The fearful one rushes forward.
After seeing such a turn of events, Jiang Xiao was immediately shocked.
For a moment, Jiang Xiao thought that the ambush in front of him was arranged by the Nanjing government or the "Zhou Party" forces. He was shocked and couldn't understand it at all - it was just a desperate attempt to arrange an ambush, but just like that,
A large number of ambush soldiers rushed up in a chaotic manner. Aren't they worried that Zhu Hejian would be accidentally injured during the melee between the two sides?
Once such an accident occurs, no one can bear the responsibility, not even Zhou Shangjing!
Could it be that Zhou Shangjing's consciousness and courage were so great that he was willing to sacrifice everything between himself and the "Zhou Party" just to bring down Zhu Hejian?
But the next moment, after carefully observing the specific situation of these ambushes, Jiang Xiao directly denied his suspicion.
These ambush soldiers didn't have any toughness at all. They were all in ragged clothes and skinny, and their weapons and equipment were extremely crude. Most of them only held harpoons, kitchen knives, hammers and other items, and many of them were charging.
They were only holding a wooden pole. It was impossible to come from the Nanjing government and the "Zhou Party" forces. Instead, they looked more like a group of low-level mobs!
At the same time, when Zhu Hejian saw the appearance of a large number of ambush troops, his expression also changed drastically, and he asked in shock: "These people don't look like people from the imperial court or the grain gang! Nor do they look like private soldiers of the Jin gentry! What are their origins?
Why are you ambushing me here!?”
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! The next moment, Hu Xiao, who was being guarded by Jiang Xiao, suddenly spoke up, clarifying the identity and origin of these ambush soldiers, and also answered the question between Jiang Xiao and Zhu Hejian
Doubts in my heart.
Just listen to Hu Xiao explain loudly: "They, they are low-class slaves in Nanjing City, fishermen with nine surnames, and craftsmen! It's Huo Zhengyuan! It's Huo Zhengyuan! Huo Zhengyuan has been secretly contacting these people recently! These people,
And this ambush must be arranged by Huo Zhengyuan!"
After hearing Hu Xiao's reminder, Jiang Xiao finally felt enlightened.
Because he coerced Tang Sheng into becoming a double agent, Jiang Xiao naturally knew very well that Huo Zhengyuan had been secretly buying various low-ranking people in Nanjing to work for him recently.
However, according to Huo Zhengyuan's original plan, after he bought a large number of low-ranking officials, he deliberately let Hu Xiao appear outside, using Hu Xiao as bait to lure Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" dead man to show up, and Huo Zhengyuan
At that time, these cheap men can be driven to besiege Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers, and then the evidence that Zhu Hejian secretly raises the dead soldiers can be caught.
Who would have thought that Jiang Xiao did not wait patiently for Hu Xiao to show up as Huo Zhengyuan expected. Instead, he took action in advance and led the "Chaofeng" soldiers to directly raid Huo Zhengyuan's temporary residence. Therefore, Huo Zhengyuan has been secretly buying various low-profile people recently.
The plan to sacrifice one's life for oneself has completely lost its usefulness.
Under such circumstances, and Jiang Xiao originally despised these lowly people, he ignored the power in Huo Zhengyuan's hands, thinking that Huo Zhengyuan had no chance to make these lowly people work, and these lowly people would not cause any harm at all.
any impact.
But now, Jiang Xiao finally paid the price for the contempt in his heart.
He never expected that these seemingly insignificant untouchables would show up and attack on a large scale without any warning at the most critical time and in the most critical position, without any room for negotiation and without fear of death.
The siege!
On the other hand, Zhu Hejian never knew that Huo Zhengyuan secretly bribed the servants of low-ranking officials. Both Jiang Xiao and Hu Xiao despised these low-ranking officials and believed that they had lost their effect, so they did not use them.
Mention this matter to Zhu Hejian.
So, after hearing Hu Xiao's explanation, Zhu Hejian not only didn't feel enlightened, but became more and more confused, and asked anxiously: "Jinji? Is this all arranged by Huo Zhengyuan? What is going on?"
But Jiang Xiao no longer cared about answering Zhu Hejian's doubts at this time.
In just a few words, these brave and death-defying scoundrels had already rushed within a hundred steps of Jiang Xiao and others, and the two sides were about to collide.
At this moment, the situation was completely out of Jiang Xiao's control!
The "Chaofeng" soldiers under Jiang Xiao are of course well-trained elites, and they all have war horses, crossbows, swords and guns, and they have already formed a charge, but in the end there are only forty or fifty of them!
Although the bastards who besieged them were all vulnerable, with crude weapons and could only rely on their bodies to resist the collision of war horses, their numerical advantage was too great, at least seven or eight hundred people, and the alleys on both sides of the road were
In the house, more lowly people showed up and rushed to support him.
If the lowly people were allowed to completely block here, Jiang Xiao would not be able to seriously hurt Zhu Hejian, and would have no choice but to kill himself on the spot.
Under such circumstances, Jiang Xiao only had one option left!
That is - taking advantage of the fact that our charge has not yet exhausted, and the lowly soldiers have not yet fully utilized their numerical advantage, directly break through the layers of siege of these lowly soldiers, and rush out of the city gate in one go!
Thinking of this, Jiang Xiao shouted loudly: "Charge! Charge! Don't stop! Charge over! Charge directly to break up the encirclement! They are a group of vulnerable pariahs! The city gate is in front, as long as we go all out, we will be able to do it
rush out!"
While speaking, Jiang Xiao had already raised his sharp knife and rushed to the front!
The "Chaofeng" dead soldiers were also panicked when they saw that they were ambushed, but they had long been accustomed to obeying Jiang Xiao's orders. Everyone subconsciously followed Jiang Xiao and charged. Those "Chaofeng" soldiers with bows and crossbows
"Feng" the dead soldiers also raised their crossbows and shot arrows.
The lowly people were naturally no match for the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers. Under the impact of the war horses and the rain of arrows, they suffered heavy casualties immediately.
If under normal circumstances, the lowly people suffered such heavy casualties, they would definitely break up and flee in panic.
However, because Huo Zhengyuan had promised them that as long as they could assist the court in eradicating banditry this time, Huo Zhengyuan asked the court for credit so that they could leave their place of origin. This benefit was really amazing for the lowly people. In order to achieve this
They are all willing to sacrifice their lives for such a common goal.
Therefore, even though there were heavy casualties and a small gap was opened in the siege, these scoundrels still scrambled to be the first, and finally slightly delayed the charge of Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers.
Under the current situation, Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers are equivalent to elite cavalry. Their advantage is that they are well-equipped and well-trained, and they have the mobility and impact of war horses. The base soldiers are equivalent to defeating weak infantry. Their advantage is
With a large number of people, no fear of death, and being in a relatively narrow space, both sides have a chance of winning.
If the bastards do not have someone capable of directing them on the battlefield, as they suffer more and more casualties, the urge to be brave and fearless of death will quickly weaken, and more and more people will have the thought of cherishing their lives to protect themselves. Jiang
Xiao Xiao and the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers still have a great chance to break through the siege and run away.
Unfortunately, on a high pavilion not far from the west city gate, there is a wise man with great skills. He is closely observing the situation and constantly conveying the latest instructions. He is controlling this small war remotely.
And this wise man is none other than Huo Zhengyuan, who has been missing tonight!
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Qunying Pavilion is a restaurant located near the West Gate of Nanjing. Because of its better location, it can always attract new tourists to Nanjing, and its business has always been good.
But in recent days, due to the martial law in Nanjing, Qunying Pavilion had to reluctantly close down. Huo Zhengyuan took a fancy to Qunying Pavilion's three-story open view, so he temporarily requisitioned the restaurant and turned it into a restaurant.
It is the best place to observe the situation and direct operations.
At this time, Huo Zhengyuan stood at the window on the third floor of Qunying Pavilion, watching the constant attack of Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" soldiers not far away. Seeing that the circle of lowly people was already in danger, Huo Zhengyuan still had a calm expression.
, half-smiling, obviously confident.
Behind Huo Zhengyuan, in addition to several staff members, Tang Sheng, who has been responsible for connecting various low-level positions for Huo Zhengyuan these days, also accompanied him respectfully.
After seeing that the circle of lowly disciples was in danger, Tang Sheng was a little worried at first, but after seeing Huo Zhengyuan's confident look, Tang Sheng felt at ease and seized the opportunity to please: "Master Huo is worthy of being recognized by all officials.
The wise men of the world are just like Zhuge Kongming. These ruthless bandits really want to escape from Nanjing through the west gate as you expected!"
Huo Zhengyuan smiled slightly and said: "Of course they will choose the West City Gate! Because of a flood, a large number of refugees gathered outside the East City Gate, which can be said to be extremely variable; in the direction of the North City Gate, there are dense rivers, so they cannot use both of them.
The mobility advantage of horses, and the large number of troops stationed outside the city at the river port wharf, where the grain gang has the strongest power, are also not a good choice. As for the south city gate... A few hours ago, these gangsters had already taken advantage of the southern city wall.
Some people escaped from the river sluice in advance, and the imperial court has also sent a large number of troops to conduct a search in the south of the city. It can be said that there are many variables... In the end, isn't the West City Gate the only one left?"
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PS: When Chongzi was writing Chapter 1472, he originally wanted to advance directly to the plot of Ji Ji rescuing the driver, but then he adjusted his thinking and thought that he should describe the game process of Jiang Xiao, Hu Xiao, and Zhu Hejian in detail.
So Chapter 1472 was completely overturned and rewritten. As a result, Chongzi made a mistake and just rewrote the chapter content and forgot to change the chapter title. As a result, Chapter 1472 had already used the title of "Jianji Rescue" in advance, and the title of this chapter was also
It became "Jiji Ji Jia Jia (Supplement)", please forgive me.