After learning that Yang Anxuan led his army to Wubao and defeated Jiangzhou's troops, Hu Zhang asked his eldest son Hu Chao to accompany Yang Siping and others to Wubao to meet Yang Anxuan.
Relatives inevitably shed tears when they meet after a disaster. After Yang Anxuan asked about it, he found out that except for his father and uncle, his family members were still safe.
The next day, Yang Anxuan went to Heishuitan to visit his mother and others. He met Yuan and his sister. His eldest brother Yang Anshen and his second brother Yang Anyuan were both there. He met Yang Li's husband Yin Benzhi for the first time.
Before Jiangling City was destroyed, the eldest brother Yang Anshen left first with his son Yang Hui under the persuasion of his concubine He.
What surprised Yang Anxuan was that after leaving Jiangling, He persuaded Yang Anshen to go to the Baling tribe secretly, and persuaded his uncles Yang Liang and Yang Cai to return north with him with a group of tribesmen and property.
When he learned that Yang Siping and others had taken refuge in Panlong Mountain, Yang Anshen led his tribe to search for them. There were more than 200 tribesmen in the mountain.
After Huanxuan sent troops to occupy Baling, he did not embarrass the Yang family who still stayed in Baling, and some of them remained in Baling city.
After Feng Gai beheaded Yang Quanqi and Yang Guang, the heads were sent to the capital, and the bodies were put into coffins and parked outside Jingkou City. Yang Anyuan learned about them and took them back to Panlong Mountain.
The family reunited after the disaster. After paying homage to Yang Guang and Yang Quanqi in the mourning hall, the family gathered together to discuss what to do next.
Yang Anxuan proposed that his family go with him to Xinxi City in Runan. After all, he was the governor of Runan and had the ability to take care of his people.
Yang Liangpi smiled and said: "A family cannot be left without an owner for a day. The whole life has passed, and a new person in charge of the family needs to be appointed."
Yang Zijing took over the conversation and said, "What does this mean? Of course it's Brother Siping."
Yang Shangbao shook his head and said: "As we get older, we should let the younger generation be the masters of the family. An Shen is the eldest son of Qian Qi. It shows his talent to save the clan this time. In my humble opinion, we should let An Shen be the clan leader. Bar."
Yang Anshen declined superficially: "Elders here, let's take the long term."
Yang Cai lectured with a straight face: "When your family is in crisis, you should stand up and take responsibility. How can you shrink back?"
Yang Anyuan sat aside and glanced at Yang Anxuan, sighing in his heart. He is a concubine, with an elder brother above him and a third brother who holds a powerful army. The position of head of the Yang family does not fall on his head. It is just that the clan members deliberately leave An Xuan aside. I don't know how An Xuan will respond.
Yang Anxuan looked at the clan members arguing one by one, and secretly sighed. There are disputes wherever there are people. The Yang family is still in danger, and the clan members have begun to fight for power. However, these clan members really think they can avoid themselves in electing the clan leader. .
In the battle with Huanxuan, the Yang family army suffered all casualties. The tribe that came to Panlong Mountain with Yang Anshen was only a hundred people. Only he had thousands of Runan County troops. If the family did not rely on him, he would not even be able to escape Huanxuan's arrest. He also tried to prevent himself from becoming the leader of the clan.
However, it can be seen that most of the tribesmen lack recognition for him. In addition to his selfishness, Yang Anxuan reflected on it: first, he is only the third son, although he is not a long-term son, and he is still young; second, he does not spend much time with the tribesmen. , the tribesmen lacked understanding of him, and he gave the tribesmen a bad impression when he was young; thirdly, when he was in Tangyi, he fought with the tribesmen, and he probably offended many people.
Seeing that Yang Anxuan remained silent, Yang Cai tentatively asked, "Anxuan, what's your opinion?"
The room suddenly fell silent. Yang Anxuan held a powerful army and controlled the fate of the family. Although everyone tacitly refused to let Yang Anxuan take over the Yang family, no one dared to ignore his opinion.
The thoughts in Yang Anxuan's mind were spinning. He could forcefully state that he wanted to become the clan leader. Even if everyone objected, there was nothing they could do. However, in this way, people's hearts would be scattered, and the Yang family would soon be divided into several branches. This was not what Yang Anxuan wanted to see. .
"Uncles, brothers," Yang Anxuan said, "The Yang family has suffered a great calamity. The clan members are scattered in various places. The most important thing now is to gather the clan members together. There are also father and uncle whose heads are missing, and we need to send people to the capital. It’s time to welcome back the head.”
Yang An's face turned pale and he said, "The court regards my father and uncle as rebellious and hangs their heads at the Suzaku Gate. How can they return the heads of my father and uncle?"
Yang Liang said coldly: "An Xuan, you are highly appreciated by King Kuaiji. I will help you if you want to return your head."
Tired. "
Regarding Yang Liang, Yang Anxuan spoke without pretense and sneered: "Nine uncles, if Yu Ying takes back the heads of his father and uncle, are you going to recommend Yu as the clan leader?"
Yang Liang said hurriedly: "You didn't say that."
Yang Siping calmed down the atmosphere and said: "Look at the present first. Huangfu Fu will definitely not sit idly by as Jiangzhou's soldiers and horses are defeated. Let's defeat Huangfu Fu first and then talk about other things."
Yang Anyuan stood up and said: "Huangfu has thousands of soldiers and horses in Xiangyang. An Xuan's two hundred light cavalry are obviously invincible. It is better for us to retreat to Luoyang before they come."
Yang Shangbao shook his head and said, "When we can leave, what will happen to the family? If we are caught up halfway, we will not escape with our lives. Panlong Mountain is deep and densely forested, and it will be difficult for the army to search the mountain. If I see it, it is better to hide in the mountain to avoid it."
Yang Siping looked at Yang Anxuan and said, "Anxuan, what do you think?"
Yang Anxuan pondered for a moment and said: "There is no way to avoid it, so we can only fight."
"The third brother wants to use the Hu family to ambush in the mountains?" Yang Anyuan had ambushed the Qin army with Yang Anxuan in Yanshi City and had some understanding of guerrilla tactics.
Yang Anxuan said: "Act according to the opportunity. In addition to 200 light cavalry, Yu also brought 200 horses and transported 200 sets of equipment."
Yang Siping cheered up and said with a smile: "There are two hundred armors of horse riding equipment. Huangfu can't eat it and is walking around. It's just the right time to avenge the bloodshed."
Yang Anxuan smiled and said: "Huangfu has thousands of soldiers and horses. We are outnumbered and the enemy is outnumbered, so we must not be careless. I will go to the stronghold to visit Hu Zhang and ask the stronghold to send troops to help."
The original handing over of the village to Hu Zhang, who recognized Yang Anxuan as his master, was obviously just a stop-gap measure.
Later, Hu Zhang asked his fifth son Hu Yuan to stay with Yang Anxuan, and the relationship became subtle.
The Yang family encountered a disaster and took refuge in Panlong Mountain. Although Hu Zhang accepted him, he did not show up due to illness. He asked his eldest son Hu Chao to come forward to place the Yang family in Heishuitan and gave them some supplies.
However, the Yang family found that there was someone spying near Heishuitan. If they wanted to inquire about outside news, they had to go to Wubao themselves.
Yang Siping remembered that a man named Yuan He was arranged to enter Wubao, and there were also people from the clan around him.
Yuan He is now a well-known big businessman in Wubao. He has been operating in Hujiawu for more than four years, after the time agreed with Yang Anxuan.
Abandoning Confucianism and pursuing business, Yuan He had no intention of returning to his old life. He brought his wife and children to Wubao two years ago and reunited his family.
Yang Quanqi became the governor of Yongzhou. Yuan Heyue felt that it was better to rely on the big tree to enjoy the shade, so he managed the trade routes according to the agreement with Yang Anxuan. The annual 10% dividend is worth tens of thousands of dollars, which is enough for a family to live happily.
Unexpectedly, the situation changed too quickly. In an instant, Yang Quanqi was defeated and died. Then he heard that the Yang family had fled into Panlong Mountain, and Yuan He inevitably started to murmur.
At night, I discussed with my wife Hua Shi whether we should take the opportunity to do something and spend some money.
Hua advised him to keep to himself and not ruin the whole family because of greed. Even if the Yang family was in decline, it was still much better than his own family. Besides, Yang Anxuan was still the governor of Runan.
When Yang Anxuan was mentioned, Yuan He shuddered and his greed disappeared. He did not dare to offend him.
When Yang Siping sent someone to find out the news, Yuan He reported everything, and also purchased a large amount of supplies and sent them to the mountains as Yang Siping said.
Yang Anxuan defeated Jiangzhou soldiers and horses outside Wubao. Yuan He was inside Wubao. He was secretly glad that he had a good wife and did not cause trouble, otherwise Yang Anxuan would not have killed him when he found out about his little trick.
Yuan He was about to go to see Yang Anxuan, but Yang Anxuan entered the mountain. Yuan He laughed at himself and said to Fahrenhe that Governor Yang might have forgotten his existence.
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Climbing up the stone steps to the top of the village, Yang Anxuan was a little confused when he saw the stone wall. It had been five years since he returned to his old place. Hu Chao, who was by his side, still looked the same, but his short beard had turned into three long black strands. .
In Yang Anxuan's eyes, Hu Chao had not changed much, but in Hu Chao's eyes, Yang Anxuan was much taller, with sharp eyes under his eyebrow shaping, a slight beard at the corners of his lips, a slender and powerful figure, and a graceful walk. .
Unlike his father and brothers, Hu Chao was determined to join the Yang family from the beginning. In his view, only by joining the Ming Dynasty in troubled times can the family grow stronger.
It's big, just by occupying the mountain stronghold and a few forts, it will be wiped out sooner or later.
The cottage nominally recognized Yang Anxuan as its leader. The Hu Dynasty paid attention to the news about Yang Anxuan. Yang Anxuan rose rapidly in the capital. He then rescued Luoyang and became the prefect of Runan. This time he once again led his army to assist Luoyang to defeat the Qin army. The Hu Dynasty had made up his mind to follow Yang Anxuan.
On the way up the mountain, Hu Chao had made it clear that he wanted to follow Yang Anxuan and make contributions, and Yang Anxuan would not turn him away.
"My lord, my father is ill in bed and cannot get up to greet me. I hope my lord will forgive me." Hu Chao explained as he followed Yang Anxuan.
Yang Anxuan didn't care much about whether Hu Zhang was really sick. As long as Hu Zhang was willing to send troops to help, everything would be discussed later.
Before entering the room, he heard a violent cough, and there was a strong aroma of medicine in the room. Yang Anxuan saw a skinny human head exposed from the brocade quilt on the couch, with sunken eyes and protruding cheekbones, like a skull.
Yang Anxuan was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that Hu Zhang's condition was so serious and it looked like he didn't have much time left.
Hearing someone entering the room, Hu Zhanghuan's eyes narrowed and he saw Yang Anxuan struggling to get up. Yang Anxuan hurriedly stepped forward to hold him down and said, "Hu Weng, don't get up, and lie down and talk."
Hu Chao hurriedly stepped forward and put some pillows on his father's back, allowing Hu Zhang to sit up a little.
Hu Zhang coughed for a while and gasped: "I am afraid that I will no longer be able to follow my lord and make achievements."
Yang Anxuan was a little sad and ashamed of his suspicion, and said: "Hu Weng, I heard that your master said you were sick, so I came here to visit you. I have Tao Sheng, a famous doctor in Xinxi City, so I sent someone to ask you to diagnose Hu Weng's pulse." .”
A wry smile appeared on Hu Zhang's thin face, and he said: "The destiny is coming, what's the use of medicine and stone? Thank you lord for your trouble. I don't have much time left. I hope my lord can take care of the Hu family before I die. Chao'er, you have always wanted to follow my lord. Today As a father, I have entrusted you to the lord, and you have not yet paid homage to the lord."
Hu Chao knelt down on the ground and prostrated himself and said, "Hu Chao has met my lord and is willing to lead his horse and ride on it from now on."
Yang Anxuan waited for Hu Chao to kowtow, then helped Hu Chao up and said to Hu Zhang, "Don't worry, Mr. Hu, from now on Hu Chao will be the leader of fools."
Hu Zhang coughed a few more times and said to his second son Hu Lei, third son Hu Ming and fourth son Hu Jing who were standing around the couch: "Today, in the presence of my lord, my father passed on the position of the head of the Hu family to Chao'er. , you brothers should work together to revitalize your family business."
After forcing himself to finish speaking, Hu Zhang coughed again. Hu Lei and others looked at each other a few times, then cupped their hands and said, "I am willing to follow your orders."
Yang Anxuan comforted him a few words, stood up and left. Hu Chao helped his father lie down and hurriedly chased him out.
