Just as the three families were making plans for Jiangdu, the wealthy households in the city fell into restlessness.
Even Zhang Yangquan was surprised that Zhang Mingjian killed the provincial political party, and it was like a thunderbolt from the blue for these timid wealthy households.
Several wealthy gentry invited several officials from the General Manager's Office to gather at Xue's house for discussion.
They all wanted to send Zhang Mingjian's head to the province to appease the imperial court's anger.
However, Zhang Mingjian has eight thousand soldiers and horses. Although they are rich and powerful, they have no strength. If they fight against Zhang Mingjian, they are seeking death.
The only ones that could be counted on were the Beimen Army and the South Gate Army. However, the two Qianhu soldiers seemed to be fine. Many people went to ask to see them, but they could not even see them.
The head of the Xue family rubbed his sleeves and hummed: "Exceptor Cai, don't you usually have a close relationship with Huang Qianhu? You also want to betroth your sister to Deputy Lu Qianhu. What do you say now?"
Cai Yuan is the father of Cai Heng, who is over fifty years old. His old father has married more than 20 concubines and has many children, many of whom are younger than his son.
After Miao Daheng fell, Cai Yuanwai betrothed his youngest sister to Lu Qing in order to win over Huang Boyan, which was more connotative than marrying a daughter to please her.
Cai Yuanwai was vaguely aware that Huang Boyan had treasonous intentions, but he did not dare to tell him. He snorted and said: "Bian Yuanwai is not close to Zhang Qianhu, and I don't think he can persuade Zhang Qianhu!"
Bian Ying frowned and said nothing.
He did go to see Zhang Yangquan, but the other party said that he was negotiating with Zhang Mingjian, which was obviously an attempt to shirk the responsibility.
The head of the Xue family glanced at Sun Hong and said: "Sun Tongzhi, please go and persuade the prince again and ask him to give orders to the North Gate Army and the South Gate Army to jointly capture Zhang Mingjian, otherwise everyone will not have a good life!" p>
Sun Hong has become much more haggard these days. He shook his head and sighed: "It's useless. The prince was frightened by Zhang Mingjian and has been bedridden these days!"
The head of the Xue family glared at Cai Yuanwai and snorted: "I had to help Zhao'an at first, but now I have led the wolf into the house and caused misery to all of us!"
Cai Yuanwai said angrily: "I recruited Huang Boyan. What does Zhang Mingjian have to do with me? If you want to blame, just blame Zheng Yongen!"
Everyone immediately shouted and cursed Zheng Yongen, not only killing himself, but also hurting others.
A gentleman sneered and said: "What's the use of blaming Zheng Yong'en? Now that there are rebels in Taizhou and rebels in Zhenzhou, can Jiangdu really be stable? Hey! According to me, if you want to blame it, it's the world!"
Bian Ying saw everyone scolding and chattering, just venting their grievances. No one could think of a way, so he stood up and said, "I'll go find Zhang Qianhu again to see if there is any improvement!"
With that said, he left the Xue family.
Of course he knew that it would be useless to go to Zhang Yangquan again. In fact, he wanted to go home and arrange the transfer of property.
Bian Yuanheng has persuaded him several times to move his property to Taizhou, but he has never listened before. However, the current situation is such that if the army really comes, he will have no choice but to move.
Halfway through the journey, he suddenly felt something in his heart and ordered the coachman to divert to Shenji Inn.
The personal relationship between Shen Qianqian and Zhang Yangquan is extraordinary. If Shen Qianqian persuades Zhang Yangquan, there might be some hope.
When I arrived at Shen Ji Inn, I learned that Shen Qianqian was not at the inn. When I asked her where she had been, the innkeeper refused to say clearly or when she would return.
Bian Ying had no choice but to go home.
Shen Qianqian is sitting in the lobby of Qianhusuo, North Gate, drinking tea.
Bian Ying was right. Zhang Yangquan's impression of Shen Qianqian was indeed much better than that of the Bian family. And because the Shen family had taken refuge in Xu Shouhui, he also told Shen Qianqian about the three families' plan to revolt.
Qin Lingjun reminded: "Miss Shen, this matter is extremely confidential. We treat you as a friend before telling you. I hope you won't tell others!"
Shen Qianqian had known that Longtanzhai was rebellious, so he was not too surprised. He pondered for a while and said, "Zhang Mingjian is a capricious person. You must be more careful when joining forces with him!"
After a pause, he added: "Before you form an alliance, I may leave Jiangdu, and my future industries will gradually move to Jiangdu. Please forgive me."
Qin Lingsi asked in surprise: "Why is this?"
Shen Qianqian sighed: "Zhang Mingjian's killing and participating in politics will definitely attract the imperial army. Even if you form an alliance, you will definitely be in intrigues. By then, Jiangdu will be in a state of chaos and will definitely not be a place for business!"
Qin Lingsi opened her mouth, words rolled in her throat, and she almost said that we would kill both of them.
Finally, I swallowed my words.
Zhang Yangquan smiled and said: "It's okay for Miss Qianqian to leave, but if the situation in Jiangdu improves in the future, you must come back!"
Shen Qianqian stared at him for a moment, squinted and said, "Commander Zhang doesn't seem to be worried about the imperial army?"
Zhang Yangquan said: "When soldiers come to block it, when water comes and earth comes to cover it, what's the use of being afraid?"
Shen Qianqian stood up slowly, glanced over the three of them, and said, "We say goodbye today. I don't know when I will see you again. I hope you three take care."
After finishing speaking, he turned around and left the lobby.
Not long after Shen Qianqian left, there was a sound of footsteps and the wild boar walked in quickly.
"Military advisors and two village leaders have just received news that Zhang Jiusi has captured Xinghua and is currently gathering troops at Desheng Lake. The number of troops has exceeded 10,000. It is estimated that they will attack Gaoyou Mansion soon!"
Zhang Yangquan was greatly excited. Zhang Shicheng's capture of Xinghua at this time would undoubtedly help attract the court's attention.
As long as we can slow down the approaching army of the imperial court, we can take the opportunity to harvest a batch of rice, which will help us defend the city in the future!
The Qin sisters looked at each other and smiled, showing joy.
Unlike Zhang Yangquan, they knew that the Yuan court was bound to be overthrown, but they still felt that the court was an insurmountable mountain.
Just hearing about the victories of other rebels can make them feel excited.
On the fourth day of May, late at night, the night was very dark, the moonlight was hazy and dim, and the starlight was scattered and almost invisible.
Li Er looked up at the sky. Dark nights often mean that the clouds are thick, the air is humid, and the night wind is strong. There may be a spring rain soon.
Marchers hate rain the most, but Li Er is very happy now, because in such a dark night, the possibility of their army being discovered is even lower.
As long as they are not discovered, the outcome of the Battle of Jiangdu will be known in advance!
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After a while, there was a rustling sound, but it was Zhao Desheng who went out to scout the sentinel and came back. He had a black cloth covering his head, and with his dark face, he almost blended into the night.
When Monkey and Wang saw him coming back, they both came over.
"How is it?" asked the monkey.
"We've checked it out. From here to the foot of the mountain, there's nothing unusual. We can set off." Zhao Desheng said.
Li Er immediately ordered to stop resting and the army continued to move forward.
This army has exactly 10,000 people, and Li Er only left less than 1,000 new soldiers to guard Zhenzhou City.
He knew very well that Shanzhai was determined to capture Jiangdu City. As long as he could capture Jiangdu, it didn't matter if Zhenzhou was lost.
All the grain, grass, baggage and belongings were also brought here, leaving Zhenzhou almost an empty city.
They marched at night and arrived at the foot of Longtan Mountain two hours later. Guo Niansheng had been waiting for a long time and led the army up the mountain.
Only 300 soldiers remained in the stronghold, led by Xu Baisheng. The other troops were transferred to the camp outside the north gate of Jiangdu.
Guo Niansheng had been very uneasy in the past few days, worried that someone would take the opportunity to attack the village. As soon as Li Er's army arrived, he finally felt at ease and sent someone to spread the news of the army's arrival to the Beimen Camp.
Early the next morning, Qin Lingsi came over in person to convey the entire plan formulated by Zhang Yangquan.
Everyone gathered in the meeting hall, Qin Lingsi took out a simple map and assigned everyone their tasks.
"Listen carefully! The starting point tomorrow will be on the west bank of the Mawei River. In the near future, Zhang Mingjian and Huang Boyan will each lead a thousand troops. There is a forest to the north of the river and a valley to the south. Our people will ambush in the forest.
Their troops must be hiding in the valley."
"The terrain in that area is too low and you can't see it from Longtan Mountain, so you don't have to think too much. As soon as the time comes, go down the mountain and rush over."
"Ten thousand horses are divided into two teams, each with 5,000 men. The first team has Li Er as the main general and Monkey as the deputy general. The second team has Xu Baisheng as the main general and Li Si as the deputy general."
Zhao Desheng glanced at Xu Baisheng, secretly unconvinced. Also unconvinced was Wang Da, who directly shouted: "Second Village Master, what are we going to do?"
Qin Lingsi glared at him and said, "You and Zhao Desheng are coming back to the military camp with me to command the brothers over there to fight. What, is there a problem?"
Wang Da scratched his head and said with a smile: "No, as long as you can fight!"
Qin Lingsi snorted and continued: "Tomorrow, the military advisor and sister will take a thousand people to pretend to form an alliance with them. Shanzhu, you and Zhao Desheng, Wang Da and four thousand people are hiding in the woods. If they take action, you will immediately go up to support them."
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"I will bring more than two thousand cavalry with me. After you start fighting, I will go around behind them and make a surprise attack!"
As he spoke, he drew a line on the map with his finger.
"Li Er, Monkey, when the time comes, you take this road around to the west and enter the battlefield. Xu Baisheng, Geng Si, you two work harder, take this long road to the south, and block their retreat!"
Everyone agreed in unison.
After the meeting, Li Er, Zhao Desheng and Houhou all went home to see their families.