Yang An'er suddenly raised troops, which shocked Hebei.
When he raised the army, he naturally had a full set of slogans, bitterly stating that the court was unjust and the people were in dire straits. Most of those words were true. But with the military disaster, could the people who were in dire straits survive?
When the rebels raise an army, the first thing to do is to sweep through the countryside, plunder supplies, and kidnap the masses! This will only destroy the chance of surviving and crush the barely maintained state of existence!
What's even more frightening is that if there are rebels, there will be a large army of the imperial court to suppress them. And the damage caused to the local area by the large army crossing the border is simply ten times more terrible than the flood, drought and locust plague. I heard that Yang An'er's subordinates are also wolves and tigers. If they
After going back and forth with the government and the army three or five times, I'm afraid there won't be many living people left in the several prefectures and counties in the southern part of Zhuozhou!
Therefore, after Yang An'er raised his army, not only Guo Ning and Jing Anmin responded immediately, but also local tycoons and wealthy families from all over the country gathered to prepare for response.
Within a few days, Xinqiao Camp, which was originally a grass market, turned into a small military stronghold. There were camps everywhere inside and outside the market, and various people gathered in each camp.
Some camps are well-organized, and there are strong men with weapons and fierce expressions in the camps. There are also many camps scattered here and there, in which are people with sad faces, sitting or squatting, not talking to each other.
While talking, he occasionally got up to look inside Xinqiao Camp, and then sat down again in frustration.
Most of the people who can be in the camp are relatively well-off households in southern Anzhou, or at least middle-class families. The grass market is further out, and those people who are in a dilemma and are surrounded by darkness are the poor who have gathered in these days.
They came here not necessarily because of how powerful the Xinqiao camp was, but when faced with danger, people have the instinct to gather in groups for peace of mind.
They subconsciously came to Xinqiao Camp and sought refuge with the wealthy southern Anzhou clan who were in charge of the area. The wealthy clans disliked them for dragging their families with them, as they were too old and weak, so they sent young servants and servants to drive them away and use sticks and whips to intimidate them.
Back away.
But where could these people go? They didn't dare to rush into the Xinqiao camp, and they didn't want to run far, so they could only wait in the fields, looking anxiously and silently at the grass market, waiting for those high-ranking figures.
Say a word and decide everyone's fate.
After yesterday's heavy rain, the originally dry ground turned into a soup-like mud. They were still there, some were cold and hungry, their faces were pale, and they were no longer popular. Some people began to look for fires further out.
of firewood.
Although everyone was trying to find a way, the heavy rain soaked the dry food that many people carried with them, and some of the potato starch even melted. As a result, there was a little more doubt between people, and some people had a look in their eyes.
He was giving off a fierce light and was thinking about how to snatch other people's food.
At this time, the Xinqiao camp was really lively. Many steamed buns, cooking cakes, and white-cooked Hu cakes were brought out and supplied to the young men holding weapons in various camps. The young men ate happily, and some competed with each other with swords and guns.
In the courtyard inside Caoshi, a more exquisite and luxurious banquet was held. The food at the banquet was not only steamed buns and cooking cakes, but also dried seed powder, meat cakes, kidney soup, and even various meat dishes.
There is a lot of wine.
Those who were able to participate in the banquet were all prominent figures from all over the place, and they came from clans or villages that were as powerful as the Yu family. The members of several clans were even spread across states and counties, and their influence spread across several states.
"He Lao, if you think this wine is still pure, why not drink another glass!" Yu Xianchun said politely.
He himself had a goatee and looked older, but he sounded very old, and he always respected the old man in brocade robes above him.
The person he called Mr. He was He Tai from Xiongzhou. This gentleman was a leader who occupied a dominant position among the local clans. In his early years, he served as an official on Nanjing Road. After becoming an official, he had a personality from six
He was given the casual official title of Dr. Fengzhi.
Previously, Guo Ning sent Wang Shixian here with the intention of reaching cooperation with the Yu family so that the defeated army could gain a proper foundation.
Yu Jingchun had received favors from Guo Ning and was on good terms with Wang Shixian, so he was immediately optimistic about this cooperation. His brother Yu Xianchun had no intention of objecting. After all, the Yu family's military force was very weak. If strong foreign aid could be introduced, it would be possible.
Get a win-win.
But such a big thing cannot be done by the Yu family. It will have to promote many surrounding local forces, so Yu Xianchun naturally wants to discuss with He Tai and seek his opinion.
But at He Tai's age, he had seen too many ups and downs. He was not optimistic about what situation the defeated soldiers could achieve, so he urged Yu Xianchun half intimidation and half inducement, asking him to keep making excuses.
Because of He Tai's request, the Yu family only gave a small amount of food and fodder to the defeated soldiers for more than a month, which kept the army's material reserves at the minimum.
In He Tai's view, after all, the defeated soldiers had no foundation and only had courage. Even if they were famous for a while, they would be unable to sustain themselves sooner or later. However, the local nobles controlled the food and materials. Sometimes they gave more, sometimes they gave less.
Just like training dogs, slowly train these defeated soldiers. In time, they will be able to use their fingers like an arm... Isn't this better than the hundreds of Xi troops in Tu Shanhang's hand?
He Tai never thought that Yang An'er would suddenly rebel, causing the situation in the various states to suddenly become tense.
He Tai has his own family's military force, but he also knows very well that this family's military force cannot confront Yang An'er's tiger and wolf army head-on.
If the imperial court cannot send troops to help immediately, Yang An'er will be able to attack anyone he wants to the west of Taihang and south of Yanshan. Except for Zhongdu, which has a heavy garrison stationed there, he can attack anyone he wants. No force is worth more than an egg in front of Tiewagang's army.
Sturdy.
Because Dingxing County where Yang An'er was located was not far from Xiongzhou, He Tai immediately took his family and many servants and servants to Xinqiao Camp for temporary shelter.
Along with him, there were also some armor troops and Xun soldiers controlled by the He family. Many of them were warriors recruited by the He family over the years and possessed extraordinary martial arts.
A rough estimate shows that headed by the He family, together with the Yu family from the Xinqiao camp, the Liu family from Baozhou Jintaiyi, etc., the total number of local warriors in hand is nearly a thousand, and there are more than 50 cavalry, which is quite a force.
He Tai raised his neck and drank it all in one gulp. He chuckled and said, "Xianchun, just wait. If Yang An'er wants to start a rebellion, he will definitely take advantage of the local bravery. And in our area, when it comes to bravery, it is nothing more than those who have collapsed."
Soldiers. So Yang An'er and Guo Liulang have to compete. The previous confrontation in the Gucheng Store was nothing at all. The bad battle is still to come!"
Yu Xianchun smiled bitterly and said, "Wouldn't this be more troublesome?"
He Tai waved to the maid to come over and fill up the wine: "No trouble, no trouble. Let them fight until they are tired and have suffered heavy losses. The imperial troops should also arrive. By then, they will be wiped out.
Isn’t this huge land freed up for us to do something about?”
He spoke earnestly and sincerely: "Xianchun, you have to understand that these tyrannical people can only be powerful in the local area for a while. They are the wind and rain that will blow over sooner or later, and we are the trees rooted in this land. Our strengths are not
The branches are luxuriant, but the roots are deep!”
Yu Xianchun sighed secretly.
ingrained?
When these wealthy country gentry came, they ignored the local people and only wanted to protect the safety of their own homes. Now there are thousands of refugees from Xinqiaoying, and there are even more in other places. Once people's hearts are lost, how can the people remember?
The relationship with the local tyrants? There is a lot of discord between the superiors and the subordinates. When things get really bad, some people will lose their heads!
Thinking so, Yu Xianchun nodded repeatedly: "How clever!"
Just as he was about to continue his praise, the servant outside shouted: "Second Master Yu is back!"
Ever since Yang An'er raised his army, Yu Jingchun had led some elite people to visit him. He had been away for five or six days, but no news had come back. Yu Xianchun had a deep brotherly love and had always been a little worried, but he couldn't let it out.
When he heard the good news from the servant, Yu Xianchun said quickly: "Please invite the second master in quickly!"
After a while, Yu Jingchun walked into the hall first.
Yu Xianchun casually took a cup, poured the wine, and went forward with a smile. However, after Yu Jingchun stepped into the hall, he stepped aside and bowed slightly.
Behind him, a young man strode forward.
This young man was very tall, wearing a round-necked robe and a black gauze turban. He seemed to be injured, so his movements were a little inconvenient, but his gestures were very leisurely. When he stepped into the hall
, looking around at everyone, the sharp light flashing in his eyes made Yu Xianchun feel a chill in his heart, and he felt murderous intent.
This hall is the main hall of the Yu family's mansion, but most of the guards arranged around the hall are He Tai's people.
At this time, it was seen that this young man was a stranger, and he was accompanied by several followers whose identities were unknown. A guard who was close to He Tai, always arrogant, immediately came up from the side and said: "Who are you? Please tell me your name!"
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to stop her.
This action was too rude. After all, this was the Yu family's house. How could He's servants be allowed to act like masters? Yu Xianchun frowned and immediately stood up to calm his cheeks.
Unexpectedly, the young man kept walking, and a boy of fourteen or fifteen years old came out from behind him, swung the ax violently, and smashed it down on his head and face!
No one expected that someone would suddenly take action.
The young man didn't look like a cruel person. He held the hand ax backwards, with the back of the ax facing forward. But the weight of the ax was too heavy, and the broad back of the ax hit the guard's face like a stone.
Like offal nuts, it was suddenly smashed into pieces, all bones in his face were broken, and his eyes flew out. The guard fell to the ground without even letting out a scream. He first held his head and struggled a few times, and then stopped moving.
There was an uproar in the hall, many people stood up from their seats, and some drew their swords.
Behind the young man, dozens of warriors with helmets and armor swarmed in, the swords in their palms shining like snow, making the whole room feel cold.
"Ni Yi, don't use force."
The young man gave a casual order, strode to the wine table where He Tai and others were sitting, and said in a deep voice:
"Yang An'er was defeated at Fanyang City and has fled south. It is expected that he will pass through Bazhou and Qingzhou and enter Shandong. Zhuozhou will soon be calmed down, and there will be no more turmoil in the five states of Xiong, An, Bao, Sui, and Ansu.
.I said before that if there is a place within the five states where the military has been abandoned and the strong men have fled, we are willing to equal the number of strong men. Can this matter be done now?"
Halfway through his words, everyone at the table came to their senses.
This young man is Guo Ning!
It had only been a few days, but he had driven away Yang An'er? That was the famous Yang An'er, one of the elite Tiewa warriors! Just retreated like this? What kind of battle would this be?
Everyone cast doubtful eyes on Yu Jingchun. Yu Jingchun gave a wry smile and nodded slightly.
This is real!
Yang An'er is already a ruthless character that no one dares to mess with. How powerful is Guo Ning when he drives Yang An'er away?
This man is really not to be underestimated... He is indeed a fierce tiger as rumored!
As Guo Ning spoke, the bloody smell in the hall had already spread. Yu Xianchun reacted quickly and immediately responded: "That's natural. This matter is what we have all wanted to do for a long time, and we will definitely handle it properly. good."
"In the newly built Baojia, we have entrusted you with the supervision of taxes and servitude, as well as the supervision of farmers and mulberry trees. However, the people you send out are not allowed to prey on the people, are not allowed to plunder, and are not allowed to do anything random in our name."
"That's natural. We are all fellow villagers. If we act randomly, won't we ruin our reputation?" Yu Xianchun continued to nod.
"Finally, the military salary of the soldiers cannot be compared to that of the strong men in Baojia, but based on the number of troops stationed in Yongtun, Yuanbian, plus 30%, and paid monthly. Mr. Jingchun will be responsible for Baojia, and I will do the same here. Assign a special person to cooperate with Mr. Jing Chun."
According to the figure of the Yuanbian Yongtun garrison? And an additional 30%? This is not a small amount! Yu Xianchun's heart twitched with pain, but when he saw that the faces of everyone at the table turned pale, he could only say in succession: "Okay! Okay! Ahem, cough, cough, This is my brother's honor. I will definitely handle this matter well!"
"Then it's settled."
Guo Ning didn't waste any time. He turned around and left the hall quickly.
There was a loud sound of galloping horses outside, and I don't know how many people quietly came closer, and then left in a big way.
Thinking that he might have escaped the disaster of losing his head just now, a group of powerful people sat at the banquet in a daze, no one knew what to say. Yu Xianchun was the host after all, he coughed twice and said: "Mr. He, everyone, As the saying goes, a good man never suffers immediate losses. I thought..."
At this point, he felt that something was wrong with He Tai's expression. A closer look revealed that the old man was covered in cold sweat, his clothes were soaked through, and he was so frightened that he almost fainted.
