Chapter 653 Changing the sky in the south of the Yangtze River
"General, the head of the Fan family has secretly gathered thousands of people and has surrounded the Xiao family. The principals of the major families are also inside!"
A loud shout attracted Cheng Chumo's gaze.
Hearing this, Cheng Chumo was a little confused. Isn't the Jiangnan family monolithic? Why is there internal strife now?
As the scouts left, Qin Qiong explained to Cheng Chumo: "The reason why I secretly led the troops back to Nanling County is because I received the secret order from Wannian County Duke."
"The Duke of Wannian County is well aware of the temperament of the Jiangnan nobles, especially those who take the lead, who are cunning and ambitious."
"Once it is discovered that the imperial court is using troops, it will inevitably force the major Jiangnan scholar groups to resist. After all, those ambitious people will not be willing to be crowned even if they are in desperate situations!"
"Song Guogong summoned all the major families this time. In the eyes of those ambitious people, this is the best opportunity to intimidate all the families."
"Now it seems that County Duke Wannian has indeed left no stone unturned!"
Cheng Chumo couldn't help but be surprised when he heard that this was actually Yang Fan's plan.
This brother is so awesome!
Surrounded by tens of thousands of people, he could actually plot against all the major families in the south of the Yangtze River.
Once the Fan family's calculation of coercion is ruined, the ambitious people headed by Shi Fan will definitely be abandoned by other Jiangnan noble families.
At the same time, those aristocratic families who were coerced will be grateful to Yang Fan afterwards.
In this way, it not only stabilizes the situation in Jiangnan, but also has great benefits for Yang Fan to control the land in Jiangnan.
But what Cheng Chu couldn't figure out was how Yang Fan would get out of trouble if they didn't rescue him.
After all, on Yuntai Mountain, the number of people led by Yang Fan was only over two hundred.
You know, there are tens of thousands of rebels gathered there.
When Cheng Chumo asked this doubt in his heart, Qin Qiong couldn't help but have a look of admiration on his face.
"According to the county official, with the support of people led by Su Dingfang, the warriors of those noble families and the Shanyue rebels are not to be feared at all. Even if they cannot completely annihilate each other, they can still lead people to escape smoothly."
"In addition, Huang Shanchen, the governor of Jiangning County, has assembled 3,000 yamen soldiers from various states and counties to rush to the rescue, so there should be nothing wrong."
At this time, Qin Qiong still didn't know that Lei Kunming had brought all his clan members to join Yang Fan.
Even the Jiangnan gentry have been completely defeated.
Hearing these words, Cheng Chumo immediately felt relieved, and at the same time he cupped his hands and said, "General, since the traitor wants to coerce the major families, let's go rescue him quickly. I don't want to disappoint my brother!"
Seeing Cheng Chumo, who was dressed in armor and ready to move, Qin Qiong felt envious.
Although the eldest son of the old Cheng family did not inherit Cheng Yaojin's shrewdness, he was so lucky.
This guy can gain Yang Fan's friendship better than any other scheme.
However, his son Qin Huaidao is not bad either. When he and Yang Fan investigated the case together, the two of them had sympathy for each other.
The Qin family can be regarded as riding on Yang Fan's train.
The spring breeze is blowing and the drizzle is gentle.
At this time, Cheng Chumo and Qin Qiong divided their troops into two groups and slowly approached the Xiao family's ancestral home.
Looking at a house that suddenly appeared, it was already surrounded by a dense crowd of people.
Cheng Chumo's heart suddenly tightened, it was finally here!
But now they can't make the slightest move, after all, the troops led by Qin Qiong have not yet reached their predetermined position.
As soon as the signal arrives, Cheng Chumo and Qin Qiong can attack from both sides and eliminate these enemies as quickly as possible, thus rescuing the heads of the major families in Xiao's residence.
While there was a tight crowd outside, the situation inside the Xiao family's ancestral home was also tense.
Looking at the heads of major aristocratic families surrounded by his subordinates, Fan Zhe stroked his gray beard and smiled proudly.
"Everyone, Fan has offended someone, but due to the situation, he has no choice but to do so. If you are not deceived by Xiao Yu, I don't have to take this step."
Xiao Yu's face turned cold and he shouted angrily: "Fan Zhe, what do you want? I don't believe you dare to kill us all!"
Fan Zhe smiled slightly: "What Mr. Xiao said is wrong. Of course I don't dare to kill you all."
"Since Jiangnan is our Jiangnan, in order to safeguard our interests, everyone should also contribute."
"Now you just need to write a letter and ask the family to quickly dispatch manpower to stop the soldiers rushing to rescue Yang Fan. Then we will be in peace. If not, huh, don't blame me for being unkind."
As soon as these words came out, everyone present panicked.
If we really let the tribesmen go to stop the soldiers, it would be equivalent to rebellion!
Fan Zhe obviously wanted to cut off the escape route of these aristocratic families, so they had no choice but to follow him all the way to the dark side.
But if you don't follow Fan Zhe's instructions, blood will most likely be spilled on the spot.
Looking at Fan Zhe who looked like a madman, everyone present was a little at a loss and could only look at Xiao Yu helplessly.
At this time, Xiao Yu knew that it was time to stabilize everyone.
If everyone is forced to send troops, the situation will be out of control.
Xiao Yu stood up slowly and said to Fan Zhe: "Mr. Fan, I advise you to stop. As long as you stop now, I promise to leave a trace of Fan's blood to you."
Fan Zhe burst out laughing: "Xiao Yu, can you still see the current situation clearly? Do you think you, Xiao Yu, still have the final say?"
Xiao Yu sighed slightly: "You can't live for your own misfortune, so don't blame Xiao for not remembering the friendship of the past!"
Before he finished speaking, there were sounds of fighting outside the house.
Before anyone could figure out what was going on, a man covered in blood ran in and said in panic to Fan Zhe: "Master, we are surrounded, and there are all soldiers outside!"
Fan Zhe couldn't believe his ears and asked in a confused voice: "Didn't the soldiers of the government have already gone to Yuntai Mountain for rescue? How come they are here?"
As he said that, his eyes couldn't help but look at Xiao Yu.
In his opinion, he must have fallen into the scheme of the head of the Xiao family.
When Xiao Yu revealed Yang Fan's plan, Fan Zhe was shocked.
This new governor is too scary.
He was actually able to count the major families in Jiangnan that he wanted to coerce.
Is this guy a human or a ghost?
More importantly, when faced with the siege of tens of thousands of people, Yang Fan actually refused to ask for rescue. Is he really not afraid of death?
Hearing the increasingly clear sound of the clashing of the swords, Xiao Yu once again advised: "Mr. Fan, stop struggling in vain and surrender quickly. Everything is planned by the Governor, and you don't have a chance."
Fan Zhe smiled sadly: "What's the point of surrendering?"
After saying that, the whole person became devastated.
Xiao Yu remained silent.
At this point, no one can save the Fan family in Jiangnan.
Perhaps because he knew he was going to die, Fan Zhe instead said madly and sternly: "My dear Yang Fan, if you miss my chance, don't even think about your chance of survival."
Xiao Yu frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"
Fan Zhe no longer concealed anything and said calmly: "If the soldiers from the government went to Yuntai Mountain to rescue him, Yang Fan still had a chance to survive. But now Yang Fan has sent the soldiers away. Isn't this self-destruction? You know, my Fan family's secret
The heavy cavalry we built is also at the foot of Yuntai Mountain..."
Hearing this, the Jiangnan family present could not help but be shocked.
No matter how arrogant they are, no matter how loudly "Jiangnan belongs to the Jiangnan gentry," they dare not openly possess heavy cavalry. After all, that is the bottom line.
Once it crosses the line, it is a blatant provocation to the imperial court. No emperor can allow the existence of private armed forces.
It seems that Fan’s plot is not small!
Just when they were worried about Yang Fan's safety, the Yamen soldiers led by Jiangning County Governor Huang Shanchen arrived by boat at the river bank at the foot of Yuntai Mountain.
The 3,000 people who came looked like they were very aggressive, but in fact most of them were government soldiers who didn't understand battle formations.
It's not that Huang Shanchen was reluctant to send out his most elite combat force, it was actually that the government troops were not meant for battlefield use.
Although he brought a large number of government soldiers, Huang Shanchen still felt a little uneasy.
Everyone knows how tough the Shanyue people are. These Shanyue people are all brave and good at fighting, but they are not so easy to deal with.
But it was hard to get off the tiger, so I had no choice but to bite the bullet.
Groups of government soldiers continued to land ashore, and under the leadership of their respective leaders, they quickly approached the foot of the mountain.
At the foot of Yuntai Mountain, the guards led by Su Dingfang have arrived at the heavy cavalry station.
For the guards, who are known as reserve special forces, they have only one idea!
After eliminating the remaining heavy cavalry, rush up the mountain to kill the enemy.
These guards come from Junyangfang and belong to Yang Fan's clan.
When he received the order to accompany Yang Fan to the south of the Yangtze River, he was already full of longing for the trip to the south of the Yangtze River, and he was full of admiration for the commander-in-chief Yang Fan!
This time following Yang Fan to the south of the Yangtze River, Yang Fan would not only be responsible for the family's taxes, but he could also serve as a military attache based on his meritorious service.
This is simply an opportunity to shine.
Everyone is full of longing for the trip to Jiangnan.
But if Yang Fan dies in battle, they will lose the opportunity to change their destiny, and that day will never come.
They must not let Yang Fan die fighting on Yuntai Mountain.
After all, Yang Fan is their commander-in-chief and their hope for a better life.
All the guards rushed towards the heavy cavalry with great vigor!
As long as the heavy cavalry sent by the Jiangnan family is destroyed, it will be a battlefield up there!
More than 700 guards ran like a pack of wolves who found their prey. No one wanted to fall behind, even if they were about to face death in the next moment!
At the front of the escort was Su Dingfang.
Looking at the high morale of the guards, he really couldn't imagine what beliefs these people had in their hearts to support them.
Although these people are not soldiers, they are more terrifying than the warriors who have fought a hundred battles, because these people have no fear.
While thinking, everyone came to the foot of the mountain.
From a distance, I saw a burly man scolding someone.
Looking at the dark Jiangnan heavy cavalry with all their troops and horses, although there are only more than 100 people, they are still very intimidating.
Su Dingfang couldn't help but feel lucky. Fortunately, most of them had been eliminated just now.
Otherwise these heavy cavalry would be a big problem.
After waving his hand, Su Dingfang asked the guard holding Hong Tianlei to crawl closer under the cover of the mountain forest.
Yes, in order to reduce his own battle losses, Su Dingfang decided to conduct a sneak attack.
On the battlefield, Su Dingfang was never a gentleman.
Only the winning side has the right to have the last laugh.
As a general, saving the lives of his men is the first priority.
What's more, these people dared to besiege Yang Fan, and Su Dingfang hated these people from Jiangnan even more!
These people are simply rebelling!
Jiangnan was the Jiangnan of the Tang Dynasty. Yang Fan was the governor of Jiangnan Province, but these Jiangnan nobles did not hesitate to attack and kill court officials because of their own selfish interests. It was simply abominable.
The most important thing is that he is already middle-aged and has just wanted to show off his skills under Yang Fan.
These people actually want Yang Fan's life?
Ruining someone’s future is like killing someone’s life!
It is unbearable!
Since you people want to ruin my future, don't blame me for carrying out sneak attacks.
Following the sound of an explosion, bursts of howling and wailing were heard, and then these heavily mounted war horses were seen running around in fright, and the scene suddenly became chaotic.
Su Dingfang waved his hand, and all the guards rushed over with swords in their hands.
Unable to control the war horses, all heavy cavalry can only fight on foot.
Without the advantage of horse charging, the armor of these heavy cavalry in Jiangnan became a burden.
After all, the necks and faces of these heavy cavalry were weak spots. Within a few rounds, Jiangnan's heavy cavalry were slaughtered.
Upon seeing this, the burly man fled towards the mountain forest with a few guards.
Just when Su Dingfang was about to let someone chase him, he suddenly heard a rush of footsteps coming from behind.
The people on both sides suddenly met, and they both stopped subconsciously and looked at each other in astonishment.
The big eyes stared at the small eyes for a moment, and Su Dingfang was the first to react. He waved the sword in his hand, widened his eyes, and shouted: "We are under the command of the Governor of Jiangnan, who are you?"
As he said that, he wanted to lead his army and rush over.
At this time, the battle on the mountain should have entered a fever pitch!
Su Dingfang didn't have time to delay any longer.
After all, no matter how powerful Yang Fan is, he is still facing tens of thousands of Jiangnan soldiers, and he must rush up to meet Yang Fan as quickly as possible.
Seeing that the other party was about to attack, Huang Shanchen hurriedly stepped forward and replied: "Don't do anything, we are the state and county government soldiers rushing to aid the governor, and we are our own people!"
Su Dingfang confirmed the other party's identity and immediately shouted: "In that case, follow me up the mountain quickly. Anyone who dares to retreat will be killed without mercy!"
After saying that, he led a group of guards and rushed up the mountain.
Originally, Su Dingfang thought that he would be desperately resisted by the enemy, but unfortunately all he encountered were some Jiangnan dead soldiers who fled in panic.
Su Dingfang didn't have time to evaluate the situation on the mountain. He knocked down the dead soldiers who were fleeing in all directions with the horizontal knife in his hand!
Of course, the guards behind him were not slow either. They all had murderous looks on their faces, waving their swords horizontally, and constantly harvesting lives.
How could a group of broken soldiers be the opponent of this group of wolf-like and tiger-like guards?
After just one meeting, Su Ding led everyone to fight a bloody path...
Su Dingfang turned around and shouted: "Don't be reluctant to fight, follow me and rush forward to rescue the Governor!"
Huang Shanchen followed with a group of government soldiers, but the further they went up the mountain, the more soldiers retreated.
Even after experiencing Yu Wenji's rebellion, Huang Shanchen was still frightened.
How many people must have died to create such a tragic situation in the world!
Su Dingfang, who was taking the lead, could not control so much.
However, he was attracted by a broken soldier wearing armor.
Those who can wear armor are definitely not ordinary people.
Looking at an opening, Su Dingfang raised the back of his knife, stopped the person, and asked sharply: "Who are you?"
The man was stunned, and suddenly shouted: "Don't kill me, I am the adopted son of Zhang Liang, the general manager of Jiangnan, and I am also a member of the army."
Su Dingfang frowned.
Is Zhang Liang, Duke of Yun State, in the same group as these Jiangnan nobles?
It seems that this matter involves too much!
However, these people were so ruthless that they openly attacked and killed court officials, which was an unpardonable crime.
Su Dingfang was furious and glared: "What's going on on the mountain? If you don't tell the truth, I'll skin you."
After saying that, he exerted force on the horizontal knife in his hand, and blood started to flow from the man's neck.
Seeing that his body was about to be dismembered, the man who claimed to be Zhang Liang's adopted son was so angry that he quickly shouted: "General, spare your life. All those who besieged the governor were defeated. Zhang Liang also escaped with the others, leaving only
Let us desperate people..."
Su Dingfang was suspicious: "We came up from the mountain, why didn't we meet him?"
"That's where they ran away from." The man waved his hand and pointed to the forest on the left?
Su Dingfang's heart sank, and he turned to Huang Shanchen and said, "Master Sheriff, I have handed this man over to you. You must ensure his safety. He will be of great use in the future."
After saying that, he led his guards and charged all the way down the mountain.
Arriving halfway up the mountain, Su Dingfang and his party were stunned by the scene in front of them.
I saw a group of well-armed people holding horizontal swords in their hands, and the dark armor on their bodies was dyed red with blood.
Some people even had some minced meat and internal organs hanging on their bodies, like a group of cannibal hell demons!
Looking at Su Dingfang rushing up the mountain, Yang Fan took off his helmet with some difficulty and smiled.
“It’s good to be here!”
A few simple words seemed to take away the energy of a group of people, and they sat directly on the ground.
Indeed, all heavy cavalry, including Yang Fan, had reached their physical limits.
If they hadn't had a firm will to support them, they would have passed over long ago.
This imageless appearance made everyone admire him.
Faced with being surrounded by tens of thousands of people, only a few hundred people can hold on until now, and even defeat the opponent. Who dares to believe?
And the Yamen soldiers in Jiangnan were dumbfounded. Where had they seen this formation before?
All of them, with frightened faces as pale as earth, gathered together cautiously, looking at the scene in front of them with trembling fear!
Blood was flowing down the mountain like a river, broken limbs and broken arms could be seen everywhere, and there were even lumps of meat sauce everywhere...
Huang Shanchen was stunned to see the ferocious fighting power of these soldiers, and was filled with fear.
Where did Yang Fanfang recruit such powerful soldiers?
But at this time, he couldn't allow him to think too much, and asked Yang Fan for instructions: "Jianning County Sheriff came late to rescue. Please forgive me, Governor, but I don't know what instructions you have?"
Yang Fan chuckled and said: "I will bear in mind the love of the county governor. Please help clean up the battlefield..."
"promise!"
Huang Shanchen raised his eyes and looked at the dead bodies on the ground, and quickly agreed.
He knew very well that after this battle, the sky in Jiangnan would change!
From now on, Jiangnan will no longer be dominated by the Jiangnan gentry.