The town governor Wang Yichuan thought for a long time and said: "Judging from the situation these days, Liu Yan is probably a violent person, so why don't we try it again. If he is at a loss afterwards, we will really have peace of mind." ”
Chi Xu asked: "How to test?"
Wang Yichuan said coldly: "It's a waste of money."
When Chi Xu and Huang Wenxian heard the word "no pay", their expressions changed, and they were obviously a little scared.
Wang Yichuan disagreed and continued: "The training officers and soldiers in Qianhusuo City have not been paid for several months. Even the pensions for the soldiers who died in the battle have fallen a lot. As Liu Yan is a Shangguan, let's work together." It is only right to ask for payment from him!"
Huang Wenxian was taken aback. He said in a panic: "A fight over wages? This matter is not trivial. We have to think about it carefully and don't make things worse."
After Chi Xu pondered for a while, he said: "This can be done! At present, the Ming Dynasty's officers and soldiers, from Qianhu Guards in front of Xiahe Village to Lingshan Guards and other places, don't have to pay a few times a year, won't they be fine? As long as the time comes, we will Once things are under control and nothing goes wrong, there is no need to worry."
Wang Yi preached: "Of course, we don't have to come forward. We only need to encourage our soldiers. After seeing Liu Yan's handling methods, we will come out to clean up the mess."
Chi Xu drank heavily, and finally he slapped the wine bowl on the table and said: "Soldiers must be paid as a matter of course. It is true that the soldiers in the city of Qianhu have not been paid for several months. With those acres of land, How are we going to feed our servants? The soldiers need to eat, even if something happens. If we go to Shangguan to make trouble, we can talk about it."
After shouting for a while, several people fell silent again. Estimating the pros and cons of the matter, Huang Wenxian was breathing rapidly. He poured wine into his mouth one cup after another. Suddenly he shouted: "If you want to pay, you will pay. Two brothers, you can do whatever you say."
"good."
"Done, done."
With the sound of several wine bowls being smashed to the ground, the governor Wang Yichuan whispered: "I have a plan, you can listen to it."
The next night.
"Against the paycheck? Humph, these idiots, do they think Liu Yan is so easy to get along with?"
In the mansion of Tian Huixu, the official of the Hundred Households who was managing the affairs of the Qianhushu in front of Xiahe Village in Qianhusuo City, Tian Huixu sneered.
At this time, Tian Huixu's inner room was as warm as spring, and the cold wind of early autumn outside had no effect on the place at all.
Tian Huixu was seen lazily leaning on the thick cushioned chair. His two big bubble eyes that always seemed to be awake were shining sharply, and all the drowsiness he had in the past was gone. The officers and soldiers under Tian Huixu were in the same military camp as those of Chi Xu and others. The noise made by the officers and soldiers in the military camp today quickly reached Tian Huixu's ears through his close confidants.
Tian Huixu told his generals: "Remember, take care of the people below you and don't let them participate in making trouble. Otherwise, if something happens, I won't be able to protect you! You will lose your own head by then, but Don’t blame me for not reaching out.”
After receiving the order, the confidant general said in a low voice: "Sir, do you want to send someone to inform the defense master?"
Tian Huixu thought for a moment and then said: "No need, we can just pretend not to know about this matter."
Regarding Liu Yan, Tian Huixu couldn't figure out what kind of person Liu Yan was and how he would handle this unexpected incident.
However, Tian Huixu once analyzed Liu Yan's promotion journey, and he was certain that Liu Yan's easy-going appearance actually contained a decisive and ruthless heart. Every step he took as he ascended, he stepped on a large body of corpses, whether he was dealing with bandits, Qing soldiers or those who were enemies of Wangjiazhuang.
Facing people like Liu Yan, Tian Huixu is not willing to be an enemy. Anyway, he has a close relationship with the former defense officer Zhang Hailin. Even though Zhang Hailin is dead, some human relations are still there. Liu Yan does not look at the monk's face but the Buddha's face. , Tian Huixu would be satisfied if he could keep the prosperity and wealth of the city with thousands of households intact.
The confidant understood what he was thinking and resigned.
After the confidants left, in the empty inner room, a blood-curdling scream sounded: "Chi Xu, Huang Wenxian, and Wang Yichuan, you three idiots are so domineering on weekdays that you don't take your own officials seriously. I want to see what happens to you!" m.
October 28th is an unforgettable day for the soldiers and civilians in Qianhusuo City in front of Xiahe Village.
Early that morning, large groups of officers and soldiers came out from the military camps in the southwest of Qianhushuo City. They were seen holding swords, guns and weapons, and holding slogans such as "Serve the country with loyalty and justice, but are hungry and cold" and "Withholding military pay, it is God's law. "Unfortunately" and other flags, they headed toward the Qianhu Official Hall in the northeast of the city in a noisy manner.
Those who walked in the front were those who looked strong and fierce, but dressed and behaved like soldiers. A thoughtful person can see that these officers and soldiers parading in the streets are all subordinates of Baihu Chixu, Baihu Huang Wenxian, and even the governor Wang Yichuan in Qianhusuo City. There are many other people who are actually the local ruffians who run rampant in Qianhusuo City on weekdays. , at this time they were also dressed in military uniforms, carrying weapons such as swords and guns, and came shouting all the way.
They came out from various military camps, and there were hundreds of them in a mighty manner. Then these officers and soldiers marched in no order and had little organizational power. Except for some leaders such as small flag officers and chief flag officers, there was nothing more important among them. Senior military officer.
Such a thing happened. Their usual Shangguan Chi Xu, Huang Wenxian and others were all missing at this time. When they came out of the military camp, no one came to stop them, not even the governor who was in charge of military discipline and law in Qianhusuo City. Official Wang Yichuan didn't know where he had gone.
This group of officers and soldiers came with murderous intent. Seeing their ferocious looks, the soldiers and civilians on the street were in chaos. I don't know who shouted: "The officers and soldiers are making trouble!"
Immediately there was a roar of chickens and dogs, men barked in the streets, women cried, and countless people fled in all directions. Without military discipline, the officers and soldiers were as terrifying as bandits, especially the bandits came from within the city of Qianhusuo.
See the fear of those people. The officers and soldiers even cheered and howled. They seemed to realize some kind of power in themselves, or get a kind of pleasure to vent. The animal desires hidden in their hearts could no longer be restrained, and the situation began to develop into an uncontrollable situation.
Chi Xu and others just wanted to limit the matter within a certain range, but they underestimated the self-control and military discipline of these officers and soldiers. They didn't go far after leaving the barracks, and the paid officers and soldiers on the street had already turned into a riot.
"The rebels are making a fuss over their pay."
In the Qianhu District of Xiahe Village, hearing the news was like a bolt from the blue. Deputy Qianhu Dai Jingbin was dumbfounded and speechless for a moment.
Things happened without warning, how could this happen?
Even if Dai Jingbin has never seen the horror of the rebels, he has heard a lot about them. They kill people, set fires, rob property, and do all kinds of inhumane things. Even if it is corrected afterwards, the losses inside and outside Qianhusuo City will definitely be heavy.
What he was even more worried about was whether soldiers demanding food and pay would rush into the defense government office. If something happened, he could imagine the consequences. Not only would it be difficult to get an official position, but it would also be a matter of whether he could save his head. question.
Dai Jingbin was frightened and wandered around the lobby anxiously. The officials around him also stayed with him in fear. Fortunately, Dai Jingbin was also someone who had experienced battles. After a period of panic, he regained some sense and hurriedly summoned his servants. Seeing dozens of servants protecting the place, Dai Jingbin felt a lot more at ease.
At this time, Dai Jingbin suddenly remembered something and thought to himself: "The officers and soldiers are making trouble and demanding pay. Can the defense officer know the news?"
Liu Yan has more than a thousand powerful soldiers and horses under his command. Now that the troops are in chaos, Dai Jingbin can only count on Liu Yan to turn the tide. So Dai Jingbin asked the leader of the servants who had just arrived.
The leader of the servant said: "I don't know about this humble position, but the direction of the rebels is towards the Qianhu Government Office. The defense master should have already known it."
At this time, the servant leader was a little lucky that the deputy Qianhu didn't have a fever in his head. He asked him to lead the servants out to pacify the chaos. When he came here, the streets were already full of rioters, but his servants did not go to the streets. The courage to fight against the officers and soldiers, and he knew the moral character of his servants, who were also bullies and afraid of the strong. If they couldn't help but join the rebel team, it would be really over.
Deputy Qianhu Dai Jingbin sighed. He could only count on Liu Yan. He didn't know if Liu Yan had the ability. After all, he was young. Can he cope with this situation?
At the same time, Dai Jingbin was a little excited. If Liu Yan really suppressed these rebels, would he take over more troops? At least he could annex the remnants of Chi Xu and others!
He looked in the direction of the Qianhu Government Office and frowned deeply.
At this time, a cold and ruthless voice came out from the Qianhu Official Hall where everyone was watching.
"A bunch of rats dare to join in the chaos, and they dare to make a fuss!"
"They have eaten the courage of a bear and a leopard!"
"Please show me, sir!"
"Anyone who joins the rebellion will be killed."
"Order, Chen Xun and Wang Yue lead troops into the city! Xu Ming leads his troops to guard Qianhu's official hall, while Miao Shao and Shen Tuo lead their troops to block the gates of Qianhusuo City!"
There was a clanging sound of armor: "Your Majesty, take your orders!"
In just a short period of time, the streets and alleys of Qianhu Hall in front of Xiahe Village have turned into hell. Chi Xu and others' plan completely went off the rails. Except for some officers and soldiers who still marched to Qianhu Hall, most of the remaining officers and soldiers, They had broken away from the team and began to gather in small groups to arbitrarily rob property, smash shops, and massacre people all over Qianhusuo City. They also set fires everywhere, burned down houses, and even raped women on their heads in broad daylight.
A large number of local ruffians in Qianhusuo City also took advantage of the troubled waters to steal money and materials.
The streets were strewn with corpses of civilians, including many naked dead women. The rebels, armed with weapons, kept breaking open the doors of every household in Qianhusuo City. People everywhere in Qianhusuo City were screaming and crying. Voice.
On the South Street of Qianhusuo City in front of Xiahe Village, near Chengenfang of Dashifang, a few rebels were laughing and robbing the New Year's shop. The owner of the cloth shop had already lost his life. , the clerk in the store was so frightened that he didn’t know where to escape.
Just in front of the cloth shop, several rebels pushed a woman to the ground. They tore off the woman's clothes on the street and wanted to rape her in broad daylight. The woman desperately cried out for help and struggled, but how could she be a match for several young and strong soldiers? Pieces of clothes were torn off.
Among the rebels, one of them laughed loudly and said: "It's so happy that I, Lao Zhang, have lived to this age and today is the happiest day!"
Seeing that she was about to be humiliated, the woman couldn't help but burst into tears. She shouted miserably: "God, please open your eyes and see!"
There was a loud bang from a gunshot, and a big hole was punched in the chest of the rebel soldier Lao Zhang who was about to lie on top of the woman. His blood spurted out and splashed all over the woman under her, and the woman screamed loudly.
Immediately afterwards, the sound of firecrackers continued to sound, and several dazed rebels beside him were beaten to death one by one. The remaining people looked around in panic, but it was the Wangjiazhuang soldiers and horses led by the defending master who came in chaos. , they were all neatly dressed, wearing iron armor, holding blunderbuss and spears, as well as shields and broadswords. They came from the street neatly in groups. When they saw the rebels on the street, they either fired blunderbuss or fired guns. It was an assassination with spears, and they killed each and every rebel soldier on the ground.
These rebels were powerful against the people, but they dared not fight the Wangjiazhuang soldiers. They shouted and fled immediately. Seeing that they could not escape, some rebels just knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "We are officers and soldiers. We are just hungry and need pay. We surrender. We are all brothers of officers and soldiers. Show mercy, show mercy!"
They were answered by the sound of firecrackers and sharp spears piercing their throats.
Seeing that they could not escape and begged for mercy, some brave soldiers stepped forward to fight with the Wangjiazhuang sergeant, but who were their opponents? They were also killed one by one.
Here, just as Dai Jingbin was waiting anxiously, everyone suddenly heard the sound of fire and gunfire outside. They looked at each other in confusion, wondering what was happening outside.
Then I heard the sound of neat footsteps running on the street outside, and then I heard someone loudly announcing: "According to the order of the defense master: officers and soldiers who cause chaos will be punished as traitors and bandits, and they will be killed without mercy!"
"Anyone who dares to participate in rebellion and rebellion will be killed!"
"Anyone who dares to take advantage of the chaos and rob will be killed!"
"The whole city is to be strict and quiet. No pedestrians, cars or horses are allowed on the streets. Otherwise, they will be treated as bandits and will be killed!"
Listening to the announcement and the neat footsteps outside, which seemed to be mixed with the crying and panic of the rebellious soldiers, Dai Jingbin turned pale and said in a trembling voice: "Liu Yan, he, he..."
Everyone in the mansion was pale, and they could only hear the sound of firecrackers outside one after another. Slowly, the sound of firecrackers outside became sporadic, and it seemed that the street was much quieter.
I don't know how long it took, but suddenly there was the sound of a large army marching in neat formation outside. They came in from the south gate and got closer and closer, with occasional overwhelming sounds of "ten thousand victories". That kind of sound made the whole city tremble. Countless people came from nowhere.
Dai Jingbin was stunned when he heard the noise outside and could no longer speak.
Some people died, but not completely...
