After hearing the first horn, Heliantong chose to evacuate without hesitation.
The scouts and rangers used horns to communicate with each other as quickly as beacons.
Teams of people and horses will quickly gather and rush here.
If the scouts from Cangzhou and Taizhou approached each other in a planned manner, they could even attract large armies to come to their aid.
If you don't leave now, you don't have to leave.
"Chase!"
Yang Xuan led his army to pursue them.
But just after chasing them for more than a hundred steps, hundreds of cavalry rushed out from the woods on the right.
Good guy!
Tu Shang cursed: "They are waiting for us to be defeated! What a vicious plan."
Hundreds of riders fought desperately to intercept Yang Xuan and others.
He Liantong fled with the remaining soldiers as if they were flying.
"Duke!"
A guard came to report, "He Lianrong is not well."
Yang Xuan was shocked and rode back.
He Lianrong was lying on the ground, with a gash on his chest and half of his clothes stained red with blood.
Yang Xuan dismounted and came over. He Lianrong smiled and said, "My lord, what a pity."
Yang Xuan knew what he regretted, but it was a pity that he could not follow him to travel around the world.
He knelt down on one knee and said, "Stay alive!"
"The poor monk saw his wife and children." There was a hint of relief in He Lianrong's eyes, and then he slowly closed them.
Yang Xuan's face turned pale and he reached out to take his pulse.
And pulsating!
"Second brother, bring me the medicine."
Wang Laoer was covered in blood and took out a small wooden box from his arms. He opened the wooden box and found a small porcelain bottle inside.
Inside the porcelain bottle are the life-saving pills Zhou Ning prepared for Yang Xuan.
Yang Xuan ordered people to pry open He Lianrong's mouth and forcefully drink the pills.
The rest depends on fate.
It's not that good at Uda, but this guy smiled and said, "Don't worry, Master, I swore that I would have nineteen children before I died. Now I only have three, so it's early!"
He and He Lianrong were injured to the same extent, but He Lianrong was seriously injured and dying.
Yang Xuan thought about confidence.
The human body is a treasure house, but it needs the right methods to open it and activate those secret skills.
Faith is often a good medicine for people.
Uda was sure that Lord Vulcan would protect him until he had nineteen children, so the old god was still there.
But He Lianrong thought of his deceased wife, children and relatives, and his desire to live was low.
Lin Feibao is back.
"Treat the wound first!" Yang Xuan frowned and looked at his torn clothes.
"Where's the second child?" Yang Xuan turned around and didn't see that the two elders, Wang Laoer and Wang Laoer, were also gone.
"Second brother said he was going to hunt him down," a sergeant said.
grass!
That idiot!
Yang Xuan sat down, a little unaccustomed to the lack of Wu Da's flattery.
Woohoo!
In the wilderness, the sound of horns can be heard from time to time.
Scouts are like a pack of wolves, appearing around from time to time.
"It's the Northern Liao Army!"
someone shouted.
Intercepting Northern Xinjiang troops kept appearing in front.
After passing through an interception, not long after, the enemy troops appeared again.
He Liantong looked calm at this moment, "Divide the troops to intercept!"
The scouts' interception seemed weak, but they were able to stop them for a while every time.
In He Liantong's eyes, this was the method of the prairie wolves.
They were fighting for time for the large group of people to arrive.
Groups of subordinates were left behind.
There are fewer and fewer people around.
Behind him, the miserable howls of his subordinates could be heard from time to time.
When hundreds of riders appeared in front of him, Helianzhi knew that the biggest crisis was coming.
"Kill it!" he said shortly.
The ambush failed, and his only thought was to rush back to Jiangzhou.
The two sides are entangled.
His subordinates fought tooth and nail to open a passage.
"Walk!"
shouted the general leading the team.
Heliantong rushed out with dozens of cavalry.
His expression became calmer and calmer.
The sun was setting, and as long as it got dark, he would be safe.
My subordinates also thought so, and everyone looked a little more relaxed."
"Where are they!"
There was a shout from behind.
Hundreds of riders were chasing.
"It's Mr. Wang!"
someone shouted.
Heliantong turned around and glanced at Wang Laoer, who was covered in blood. The sacks carried by the two sergeants behind him were bulging.
I kept chasing him all the way and had already strayed away from Cangzhou.
"Second brother, go back!" the thin elder advised.
"fart!"
Wang Laoer cursed.
He took the lead, caught up with the enemy who was lagging behind, and killed them with his sword.
The sound of horse hooves gradually approached.
Then came the screams.
"Your Majesty."
Heliantong heard the whistling sound and put the long knife on his back.
clang!
Wang Laoer's sword was blocked with all his strength, but his inner breath was surging. He Liantong felt something surging upwards in his chest and abdomen. He opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Death!"
Wang Laoer jumped up and slashed with his sword.
"King, let's go!"
The last good player jumped up and blocked Wang Laoer.
Heliantong lay on the horse and was led away gradually.
There were only five people left around him.
In the wilderness, there are still many Northern Xinjiang troops searching.
From time to time, someone can be heard shouting: "There are a few here!"
Then there was howling
"They ambushed the Duke and killed them all!"
"Put the pole up!"
The wilderness is filled with murderous intent.
Yang Xuan returned to Taizhou with the remaining troops.
Wang Ze, the governor of Taizhou, learned that Duke Qin had been attacked and sent out almost all the soldiers he could mobilize at the moment. He knew that the people in the city were restless, so he and his remaining several hundred soldiers were on the alert, waiting for news.
Lin Jun used various excuses to clear out the powerful people in the three states. The remaining few were all aware of current affairs and took the initiative to hand over their money and food, saying that they would work for the army.
It was originally thought that Lin Jun wanted to eliminate the powerful and powerful in order to control the three states. Later, everyone found out that he was pretending to make the outside world think that he was at the end of his rope and was preparing to collect money and food to resist.
Xiao is one of the powerful people who knows the current affairs.
When Lin Ya first started to take action, Xiao Mingbo, the old man of the Xiao family, decisively donated 90% of his family property. Lin Jun also praised Xiao for his understanding of justice.
Mrs. Xiao thought that the old man wanted to use money and food in exchange for peace and official positions, but from that day on, Xiao Mingbo ordered his family not to go out unless anything happened.
He gathered his children and grandchildren and said one thing.
This sentence is just one word.
"wait!"
Wait and wait!
Lin Jun led the army and disappeared, saying he was going to practice.
Then, the Northern Xinjiang army came, and Wang Laoer led his army to successfully attack, then the Jiangzhou army arrived, and then the fisherman Yang Xuan.
As a result, Taizhou became the territory of Northern Xinjiang.
Xiao Mingbo summoned his children and grandchildren again and ordered him to donate 50% of his family's money and food.
Previously, they donated 90% of their family property, and then donated half of the remaining 10%.
The children and grandchildren all thought the old man was confused.
Xiao Mingbo used twenty sticks to silence his children and grandchildren.
Immediately, Xiao's move received approval from Wang Ze, the new governor of Taizhou, who gave Xiao two official positions.
At this point, the children and grandchildren admired the old man's methods.
It was the old man who led them to escape Lin Jun's frantic purge.
It was the old man who led them until the Northern Xinjiang Army arrived and brought life to the family.
No matter how many land and houses a local powerful man has, he will still regard serving as a top priority.
Without the protection of power, no matter how many fields and houses there are, they will become food for others and serve as wedding clothes for others in an instant.
Having someone in the family serving as an official can not only protect the family business, but also continuously expand the family's asset territory.
For example, annexing fields, doing business without paying taxes, and doing business with the government
Historically, government business has been the best and the most profitable.
But the best thing to do is the process. Before that, you must have a stepping stone to open the door.
At this time, the advantage of having family power comes out.
Therefore, the world despises merchants, not because merchants are bad, but because merchants are as weak as quails in the face of power.
Businessmen are just appendages of power.
Just a slave to power.
Although the two people who joined the Xiao family were just minor officials, it was still a good start.
The city is under martial law today.
The old man Xiao Mingbo gathered his children and grandchildren again.
In the lobby, Xiao Mingbo coughed, and the maid next to him handed over the spittoon.
puff!
Xiao Mingbo spit, looked at the children and grandchildren gathered together, and said: "I asked you to wait here today because there is a big event."
The children and grandchildren stood with their hands tied.
This is the rule.
Xiao Mingbo said with satisfaction: "Before Duke Qin came to Taizhou, someone found me and said that there was a big deal, a big deal that could transform the Xiao family. I asked if I could do it."
"Father, what kind of big deal is this?" the second son asked.
Xiao Mingbo said: "The man said, just make a fuss, and when it is done, it will be done!"
He stretched out a finger and said, "Plus, a uncle!"
A marquis and an uncle, this is a huge gesture!
Seeing the eyes of his children and grandchildren shining with satisfaction, Xiao Mingbo said: "This matter is quite simple. Someone in Jiangzhou is plotting against the Duke of Qin. When the Duke of Qin goes on patrol, he is preparing to ambush him."
The eldest son said: "Father, if things fail"
"This matter was planned and carried out personally by King Lian Jiang. Do you know King Lian Jiang?"
The children and grandchildren shook their heads.
"It's not your fault for waiting!" Xiao Mingbo said: "Back then, King Lianjiang was the first general of the clan. If it weren't for the emperor's suspicion, he would have been the military god of Daliao. Back then! King Lianjiang never led the army to fight.
Defeated. This time he made a move. Yang Xuan brought two thousand cavalry with him, but there was no way he could kill him."
The children and grandchildren were moved.
"Father, when will it start?"
"Martial law has been imposed in the city. Wang Ze sent out all the troops, leaving only a few hundred people. Why?" Xiao Mingbo smiled and said: "The news of Yang Xuan's ambush has come. But at this moment, there are many troops sent out.
What’s the use?”
"So. Yang Gou is dead?"
Xiao Mingbo nodded, "If the ambush was foiled, why would Taizhou send troops?"
The children and grandchildren were all delighted.
"If Yang Gou dies and Daliao counterattacks, we can become the top family in Taizhou."
"There is a marquis and an uncle!"
"That moment should be mine!"
"Fart, these things should be based on merit!"
The children and grandchildren were noisy, and Xiao Mingbo slapped the table, "That's enough!"
The children and grandchildren stood with their hands tied again, but the foam at the corners of their mouths and the joy in the corners of their eyes betrayed their joyful hearts.
"You are fighting for benefits before the matter comes to an end. It's stupid! It's beyond stupid!"
Xiao Mingbo scolded him and ordered: "According to the arrangement over there, once the ambush is successful, the army will immediately cover up and kill them. Now that the Taizhou Army is outside, it is a good time for us to take action. We only need to create chaos. Remember, our family
People who don’t need to show up in public, quietly”
The eldest son smiled and said: "Don't worry, father. I work as a small official in the state and know where to set fires. Moreover, who would have thought that I would set fires myself?"
"good!"
Xiao Mingbo was overjoyed, "Let's go right away!"
"yes!"
Two sons who were working as petty officials in the state set out.
"Others, prepare weapons. Once the army enters the city, you must respond. You must let people see that I, Xiao, are loyal to Daliao until death."
The two sons went out to discuss things and decided to go separate ways.
One person went around to the back of the house and prepared to set fire to it.
One person went not far from the granary.
"Where to go!"
A sergeant intercepted him.
The eldest son said: "I was ordered to deliver the document." As he said that, he waved the document in his hand.
Martial law targets the common people, not officials.
The sergeant let him go.
The eldest son went around, and when he got to the back of Zhoushe, he started to light the fire.
But I was too excited and failed several times.
He took a deep breath and suppressed the excitement in his heart.
Ta-ta-ta!
The sound of horse hooves came.
Very dense.
It's on my way to Zhouxie.
Who is it?
The boss's hand slipped, sparks flew everywhere, and the oiled hay pile in front of him was instantly ignited.
boom!
The flames rose and burned along the back of the house.
"I've met the Duke!"
A tidy voice came from the front of the house.
According to the advance plan, the boss should run away after the arson.
There are people in the prefecture at the moment, but there are only a few sergeants outside.
It's a good time to escape!
Can!
But the special girl Yang Xuan is back!!!
The boss ran away.
"Fire!"
Someone shouted in the prefecture.
"search!"
The livid-faced Duke of Qin ordered.
Dozens of riders surrounded him from both sides and caught the fleeing boss.
"The Duke of the country is a minor official in the state"
Yang Xuan looked at the boss kneeling in front of him, "Where are you from?"
"The eldest son of the powerful Xiao family in the city."
Wang Ze knelt down and apologized, "I have failed to supervise and employ people effectively. Please punish me."
"It is your duty to appease the local area. The moratorium on immigration from the three states that I have set is the root cause."
Only at this moment did Yang Xuan realize what he had done wrong.
The common people may not move for the time being, but the powerful and powerful people must be taken away.
These are all leaders, and their local connections are intricate. If they are left behind, they will leave behind hidden dangers and firestorms.
"Search the house!"
Yang Xuan said coldly: "The clan is destroyed!"
This is the first time Yang Xuan has issued such a cruel order.
Clan execution!
This is the punishment reserved for treasonous crimes.
It is also the power that only the emperor has.
"Take orders!"
Wang Ze stood up without hesitation and promised loudly.
He planned to personally confiscate the Xiao family.
"My lord, let me go!"
The old thief begs for mercy.
Yang Xuan looked at him, "That's fine!"
The old thief led hundreds of horses to the outside of Xiao's house under the leadership of officials.
At this moment, Xiao Mingbo is still teaching his children and grandchildren.
"A family must work together to make progress together. Even if you are a prostitute by yourself, wouldn't it be dangerous without a reliable helper? There must be harmony between brothers. This time, there is a reward for one marquis and one uncle. I am
Thinking about it this way, the eldest is a marquis and the second is an uncle."
"Father, what about me?"
The third child said dissatisfied.
Xiao Mingbo pointed at him and cursed with a smile: "All the property in the family belongs to you. Your eldest brother and second brother will find a way to get you an official position in the future. I ordered them to write it down, and I will be my guarantee."
"Ha ha ha ha!"
The whole family laughed.
Bang!
There was a loud noise from the other side of the door.
Xiao Mingbo was furious, "Go and have a look!"
While the children and grandchildren were in high spirits, they helped the old man to the front yard.
The two door panels of the door were missing, and the two servants fell to the ground, not knowing whether they were alive or dead.
Outside the door, a man came in with a knife.
"I'm Jia Ren, where is Xiao Mingbo?"
Who is Jia Ren?
Xiao Mingbo, who was turning around, didn't know, but still shouted: "Where is Jia Ren from?"
He turned out.
He saw the old thief covered in blood and the equally murderous sergeant behind him.
"Xiao Mingbo?"
The old thief said with a ferocious smile: "The Duke has ordered that the Xiao family be punished!"