Two days later, Li Qi, the prefect of Gaoyou, received an order from Bo Luo Buhua, asking him to summon the traitors in An Taizhou.
Li Qi was unwilling at first and reported the matter to the provincial center. As a result, the province also asked him to go to Zhao'an. Li Qi had no choice but to go to Taizhou as a government official.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Jiusi not only refused to accept the imperial edict, but also detained him.
The provincial center put all the blame on Boluo Buhua, and Prime Minister Tuotuo sent someone to scold Boluo Buhua. Boluo was very angry, so he simply broke the jar and threw it into pieces, and ignored government affairs and indulged in sexual activities every day.
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This made it easier for the three defenders. Without Polo, the three families began to recruit troops openly without restraint.
Huang Boyan had two places to call upon in the east and south of the city, and Zhang Yangquan's Beimen Army was the most beloved by the people. Only Zhang Mingjian suffered the most. Although he began to recruit strong men, the recruitment speed was still not as fast as the two of them.
Huang Boyan felt that he had half the city advantage, so he was not in a hurry. Zhang Yangquan had Zhenzhou as a back-up, so he was not in a hurry. Only Zhang Mingjian was anxious, knowing that if he continued, his family would be the first to be annexed.
After a period of time like this, the Ximen Army finally surpassed more than 7,000 people, while the Beimen Army exceeded 8,000, which was still an increase from the original 3,000 people.
The Nanmen Army has more than 14,000 people.
On this day, Zhang Yangquan was checking the growth of early rice in the field, and Qin Lingsi hurried over.
"Military advisor, no good, something big happened in the city!"
Zhang Yangquan said: "What?"
Qin Lingsi took his arm and ran, saying as she ran: "A lot of people have come to the provincial center. I heard that Polo Buhua's position as chief administrator is going to be removed. The leader is Zhao Lian, who participated in politics last time!"
Zhang Yangquan is not surprised. Li Qi was sent by Polo Buhua. Now that something has happened, he will naturally be held accountable.
Coupled with Polo Buhua's previous behavior, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a traitor in the rebel army.
However, Polo Buhua's withdrawal will have a certain impact on the situation in Jiangdu. This time, we can't pretend to be sick, we have to go over and take a look at the situation.
When I arrived at the Qianhu Office, I saw Qin Lingjun entertaining Sun Hong in the lobby.
Sun Hong's face was pale, as if he had seen something terrible, and his hand holding the tea cup was trembling.
As soon as he saw Zhang Yangquan coming in, he hurriedly stood up and said, "Zhang Qianhu, something big has happened!"
Qin Ling thought: "Isn't it just Polo Buhua who was dismissed from office? We already know that."
Sun Hong swallowed and said in a trembling voice: "No, no, that lunatic Zhang Mingjian...he...he..."
Zhang Yangquan glanced at Qin Lingjun and saw that her expression was serious, which was obviously not a good thing, so he asked: "What's wrong with him?"
Sun Hong took a few breaths, his mustache fluttering, and said: "He killed...all the officials who came from the province!"
Qin Lingsi was stunned for a moment, clapped her hands and said with a smile: "Good kill, Zhang Mingjian does good things occasionally!"
Qin Lingjun glared at her and said, "Stop making noises, do you know what this means?"
"Isn't it just killing officials to rebel? It's not us who killed them." After Qin Lingsi finished speaking, she added in her mind: "We were going to rebel anyway!"
Sun Hong said anxiously: "The leader of the second village didn't know something. Among the officials who were killed was Zhao Lian, a member of the provincial government. If he is killed, all of us will have something to do with it. The imperial court will definitely send a large army here!"
Zhang Yangquan frowned secretly. Although Zhang Mingjian was cruel and fierce, he would not kill these people for no reason. He asked: "Did those officials offend Zhang Mingjian?"
Sun Hong stamped his feet and said: "No, at that time Zhao Lian led a group of officials into the General Manager's Mansion and had a big quarrel with the prince in the General Manager's Mansion. As a result, Zhang Mingjian led his troops and broke in directly, and killed all the provincial officials without saying a word.
Death! Madman! He is a madman!"
Qin Lingjun said: "He obviously left well prepared. There must be some purpose!"
Zhang Yangquan nodded secretly, thought for a moment, and asked Sun Hong: "What is the situation in the General Manager's Mansion now?"
Sun Hong shook his head and said: "Zhang Mingjian left after killing the people. The prince ignored his questions and everyone was a little confused. Some people say that Zhang Mingjian stood up for the prince, but I don't think so!"
Zhang Yangquan took a few steps slowly, contemplating Zhang Mingjian's purpose.
Sun Hong couldn't help but said: "Zhang Qianhu, the top priority now is to capture Zhang Mingjian and send him to the province to plead guilty, so that there is room for redemption!"
He always felt that Zhang Yangquan's strict military discipline showed that Zhang Yangquan was an upright and just man. He believed that he was the only one who sincerely accepted the imperial edict, so he came to him for discussion as soon as possible.
But how could he know that the three people in front of him were the ones bent on rebellion.
Qin Lingsi thought he was very funny and said with a smile: "Sun Tongzhi, do you mean to let us have a fight with Zhang Mingjian?"
Sun Hong said hurriedly: "As long as you agree, I will persuade Huang Qianhu to send troops. A decision must be made immediately on this matter. If the province sends troops, it will be too late!"
After hearing this, Zhang Yangquan's mind buzzed! He finally understood Zhang Mingjian's intention. He was forcing himself and Huang Boyan to rebel!
In order to jointly deal with the imperial army, the three families will have no choice but to unite to survive. Only then can he, the weakest force, be saved!
At this moment, Shanzhu walked in and said in a deep voice: "Military advisor, Dazhai leader, Zhang Mingjian sent someone to invite us to the dock, saying that we have something important to discuss!"
Zhang Yangquan pondered for a long time and then said to Sun Hong: "Sun Tongzhi, you go back first. I'll go find Zhang Mingjian and ask clearly, and then we'll make a long-term plan!"
Sun Hong wanted to say something else, Qin Lingjun said: "Boar, send Sun Tongzhi out."
Sun Hong sighed and could only follow the wild boar and leave.
"Military advisor, what exactly does Zhang Mingjian want to do?" Qin Lingjun walked to Zhang Yangquan and asked.
Zhang Yangquan said slowly: "He knows very well that if the situation continues to develop, it will be the most unfavorable for him. He simply killed Zhao Lian and provoked a powerful enemy. The three of us can only unite to fight against the enemy and share Jiangdu!"
"Is it like Haozhou?" Qin Lingsi thought thoughtfully.
Zhang Yangquan nodded and sneered secretly in his heart.
He had been preparing for so long, but he just didn’t want to share Jiangdu with Zhang Mingjian and Huang Boyan.
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Now Zhenzhou has 10,000 troops, plus Jiangdu's 8,000 troops. The military strength is not much different from the two of them combined. The chance of winning against them head-on is extremely high.
The only thing to worry about is the court's reaction.
Although there are many rebels at the moment, they are still far inferior to the official army. The Tuotuo army in Xuzhou has been silent, and Dong Tuanxiao's army in Hangzhou is chasing Peng Yingyu like a rabbit.
If one of them is provoked, the situation will be very bad!
Before they arrive, Jiangdu must be captured! Zhang Yangquan made a decision in his heart and said to Lord Qin Ling: "Master of Dazhai, it's time to deal with Zhang Mingjian and Huang Boyan!"
Qin Lingjun originally hoped to capture Jiangdu as soon as possible, and she was very confident in the soldiers she trained. She tapped her chin and said, "It's your arrangement."
Zhang Yangquan ordered Geng San: "Immediately send someone to notify Li Er and Hou Hou and ask them to lead the Zhenzhou troops to the mountain stronghold to stand by."
Geng San took the order and went.
"Second Village Master, how many horses in the racecourse are available?"
"It's all okay! Those mares who are no more than three months pregnant can participate in combat!" Qin Lingsi said without hesitation.
Longtan Village originally had more than 500 horses. After getting 1,500 from Miao Daheng, he bought another 500 horses and can now form 2,500 cavalry.
Zhang Yangquan ordered people to get pens, inks, paper and inkstones, and said: "I immediately wrote to Zhang Mingjian and Huang Boyan, inviting them to make a bloody alliance at the foot of Longtan Mountain and revolt together!"
This is a conspiracy. If the two believe that Longtan Village is sincerely forming an alliance and only bring a small number of people, then it would be best to take care of both families at once.
If they don't believe it, it will be far more convenient to follow them with troops and horses and defeat them head-on in the wild than to fight in the city.