Yang An'er! Liu Erzu!
As soon as these two names came out, Zhou Keshan couldn't help but feel solemn.
In the past few years, the Jurchens' military power has become increasingly weak, and the decline of the Jin Dynasty is obvious to everyone. Therefore, the local powerful people are more or less making preparations to stock up on soldiers, armor and food to deal with chaos.
Only on the east and west roads of Shandong, many heroes such as Zhao Fu from Enzhou, Huo Yi from Pizhou, Li Tiequiang from Weizhou, and Hao Ding from Yanzhou were secretly working together. People like Xu Ruxian, Zhou Keshan and others in Laizhou are just a small group with dispersed power.
And all these people, when it comes to Yang An'er and Liu Erzu, there is no one who is unconvinced.
Among the rebels in Shandong, Yang An'er is the most powerful and has the most legendary experience. This gentleman started out as a hawker selling saddle materials, recruited heroes, raised troops and moved to war. In a few years, he defeated most of the officers and soldiers on Shandong Road. , Dutong also did it.
When the Mongols rose and the imperial army was defeated, Yang An'er immediately raised the rebel flag again and fought his way back to Shandong from Hebei. Nowadays, he controls Ju and Yizhou, forcing local officials to stay in the city without daring to move an inch. His influence has spread to Mizhou in the north and Haizhou in the south.
Liu Erzu is the most experienced and determined person among the bandits in Mount Tai. At that time, the bandits were all appeased, but Liu Erzu led his subordinates Shi Gui, Xia Quan, Peng Yibin and others to overcome the dangers and fight fiercely. It has been ten years now, and his influence has not diminished inside and outside Mount Tai, and the number of his tribe continues to expand.
Although these two people have no direct subordinate relationship with Xu Ruxian, Zhou Keshan and others. But what Xu Ruxian said is indeed true. The fact that everyone has been able to live peacefully in Laizhou for so many years and manage such a comfortable situation is indeed supported by the evil names of Yang An'er and Liu Erzu.
Those officials did not dare to intrude, so they had no choice but to cooperate. Once they cooperate, it will be possible for Xu Ruxian to use his means to make each of them rich and rich. From this point of view, Xu Ruxian and others did owe Yang An'er and Liu Erzu a favor.
As a local hero, he cannot ignore this favor. People can't violate the rules in the wilderness even when they are in the wilderness.
There was silence in the hall for a while.
Zhou Keshan asked: "Brother Xu, what do you want to do? I need to hear your thoughts, and I also need to know what Marshal Yang and Liu Erzu have arranged."
When Xu Ruxian saw this, he no longer concealed it, but calmly told the reason.
It turns out that the massive invasion of the Mongolian army into the Central Plains has already shattered half of the country of Dajin. The shock to various places is as if the earth is falling apart. Long-standing rebels like Yang An'er and Liu Erzu will never give up this opportunity.
Now, the two families have joined hands. Taking advantage of the opportunity of the Jin army on the two Shandong routes heading north to fight the Mongols, they will choose an appropriate time to launch a large-scale operation, use their influence on the two Shandong routes to the extreme, and overturn the entire Shandong in one fell swoop.
While this plan was being advanced in full swing, a small accident occurred.
Wanyan Salara went to Yidu, which originally resulted in blanks in Denglai, Ninghai and other prefectures. But now, this gap has been filled. What filled the Laizhou Dinghai Navy was an evil tiger from Zhongdu.
When Guo Ning takes office as the military governor of the Dinghai Navy, he must exercise his due power. Once Guo Ning gains a foothold in Dinghaijun, Laizhou, he will have a fierce conflict with Yang An'er. All because Yang An'er's previous influence in Laizhou, Dengzhou, Ninghai Prefecture, and even Weizhou was cut off by Guo Ning.
This is a big problem.
Could it be that Yang An'er can still send someone to meet with Guo Ning and tell him that we plan to launch a full-scale attack and ask you to give up your territory to facilitate the anti-gold cause?
...It's not impossible.
But it would be too embarrassing and too passive to do this.
Yang An'er and Guo Ning had dealt with each other in Hebei, and after experiencing the trip to Zhuozhou City, Yang An'er certainly knew that Guo Ning was by no means a loyal minister of the Jin Dynasty.
But Yang An'er understood better that what Guo Ning took was not an ordinary rebel route. This person looks vicious, but is actually very scheming. What he wants and what he will do, Yang An'er can never guess.
So Yang An'er entrusted the matter to Xu Ruxian and asked him to find a solution.
Xu Ruxian originally planned to use Wanyan Sala's prestige to force Guo Ning to go to Yidu by cutting off food. Unexpectedly, Guo Ning was completely unreasonable and directly killed Aotun Zhongxiao who came to threaten him. Officials from all over Laizhou were frightened and rushed to Haicang Town to apologize. Even the food issue was solved. .
Now, what else can be done?
Zhou Keshan shook his head and said, "Did you plan it to the end and want us to fight with that Guo Ning?"
"It's not necessary..." Xu Ruxian said with a smile: "What I set up for Guo Ning is a series of traps."
"What kind of serial game?"
"Although Guo Ning is an envoy, how can he have the authority to kill an envoy? This is a serious crime! To be honest with Brother Zhou, I have some special means at Wanyan Sala's side. Wanyan Sala knows about Aotun After the news of Zhongxiao's death, Yidu's troops will rush to Haicang Town to find trouble with Guo Ning. What we have to do is to take advantage of this opportunity to capture Ye County in advance and control the Laizhou Administrative Office!"
"This..." Zhou Keshan gasped: "This is rebellion!"
"This is not a rebellion!" Xu Ruxian shook his head repeatedly: "Brother Zhou, we are responding to the call of the Shandong Unified Military Department and the Yidu Army and Horses General Office to fight against the wanton military governor of Dinghai... We are righteous people!"
"But, after the two decide the winner..."
"Wanyan Sararuo has suppressed Guo Ning, and the north is still facing threats from the Mongolian army at any time. How can he have the energy to get involved in Laizhou's affairs? We can deal with him by giving him some food and supplies. When the time comes, sit back and watch him and The Mongolian army was fighting life and death, but Marshal Yang's plan was still carried out. Isn't it beautiful?"
"What if Guo Ning wins?"
"Brother Zhou, you are confused. Wanyan Salara is Guo Ning's boss. Guo Ning really dares to use weapons against his boss? Then it's not just about killing an inspector. He has to kill a group of people and have to fight. Fight hard!"
"This Guo Ning is a ruthless person. I think there is no guarantee that he will do anything."
"You mean, he really had a fierce battle with Wanyan Sala and defeated Yidu's army?"
"At that time, those of us who had offended him, weren't we..."
Xu Ruxian laughed loudly: "If Guo Ningruo defeats Wanyan Salara's army, then it will be clear that he will rebel and become one of our comrades. Marshal Yang will naturally seize this opportunity and sweep through Shandong in one fell swoop. ! When the time comes, Marshal Yang ascends the throne and proclaims himself king and emperor, he may grant Guo Ning an official position and become a minister in the same palace as us."
Zhou Keshan pondered for a long time: "I see... This is using Guo Ning as a chess piece to be the king's vanguard."
Xu Ruxian took a step closer: "How about it? Do you want to do it or not?"
Outside Haicang Town.
Guo Ning also breathed out: "That's it."
Lu Jun kept talking for a long time until it got dark. The sea in the distance turned dark black, and the surrounding soldiers lit pine torches one after another. In the evening, the sea breeze blew the flames flying, dragging out long, violently shaking shadows behind everyone.
"In other words, blocking our army's food and supplies is not only the intention of Wanyan Sala, but also the powerful people headed by Xu Ruxian are pushing for it?"
"Yes Yes."
"You are here now, which is against Xu Ruxian's wishes and shows your loyalty to the court and to me, the governor? But Xu Ruxian and others have been very public recently. When you come here, are you afraid that something will happen to Ye County?"
"Ahem, this is just speculation, but... something may happen."
"Actually, most of you local officials have been sidelined by the powerful people in Laizhou and have become puppets on strings for a long time? This situation has lasted for seven or eight years? You are afraid of the imperial court's blame for your superiors, but you are afraid of your subordinates Are you afraid that the powerful people will rebel in response to Yang An'er, Liu Erzu and others, so you try your best to cover up the situation and pretend that everything is peaceful?"
"Please forgive me, Commander-in-Chief, that's the truth..."
Guo Ning asked, Lu Jun and the officials nodded.
After he finished asking, Guo Ning tugged at his moustache and wanted to laugh: "It seems that all the powerful men in this world do the same thing, haha."
Chu Cai, who was beside him, coughed lightly.
Lu Jun was already sweating through his clothes. He was shivering when he was blown by the sea breeze: "Jie Shuai, we have no choice, after all..."
"We understand, we understand!" Yiza Chucai sighed: "Just two or three years ago, local officials here in Shandong reported to the court that although there was a plague of locusts in the Central Plains, and all the grass roots were eaten, the locusts could not enter Shandong. After the East and West Roads, they ate everything except wheat and millet. At that time, everyone in Zhongdu thought it was ridiculous. Now it seems that the officials of the East and West Roads in Shandong will do anything for their own status. Just say a few words. What nonsense..."
Yiza Chucai is a son of a high-ranking official and has seen a lot of things in the court. It was precisely because he saw too many scandals that he chose to follow Guo Ning and stay away from Zhongdu.
After arriving in Shandong, the officials he met were either stupid people like Otun Zhongxiao, or these irresponsible people. Even if he had long despaired of the Jin Dynasty, he would inevitably sigh.
Guo Ning was relaxed.
"I thought that after arriving in Laizhou, I would have to talk and fight with the local officials and fight some officialdom routines. Now, it is a good thing. Xu Ruxian and others can help me and eliminate the imperial power in Laizhou! Next, As long as we defeat the powerful powerful people led by Xu Ruxian, we can get a clean Laizhou!"
Hearing his words becoming more and more unscrupulous, Lu Jun and the others felt chills in their hearts and prostrate themselves on the ground, not daring to move.
Speaking of this, Guo Ning hesitated a little: "As for Ye County..."
He turned to look at Yi La Chu Cai. Yizai Chucai said with a smile: "We have soldiers and food, what are we going to do in Ye County? Just ignore it for now."
"Haha, haha, good!"
At this time, all the generals had gathered, and many people stepped forward at the same time: "Commander Jie, please give the order!"
Guo Ning nodded slightly: "Those who just landed today, please have a good rest. You will have to work hard."
He turned to Xu Yan: "Where is the list you and Aruhan compiled?"
Xu Jin stepped forward quickly and offered his hands.
Guo Ning unfolded it, took another look, and shouted in a deep voice: "Monk Luo! Han Xuan! Ma Bao!"
"Here!" The three generals came out in unison.
"What about you? After a few days of rest, have the soldiers recovered? Are they ready to fight?"
"able!"
"Okay!" Guo Ning divided the list into three parts: "It's scattered throughout the entire Laizhou territory. There are indeed a lot of places. However, the guides are all ready. Don't hesitate to press the button Go ahead and make notes on the list and split up.”
Guo Ning stared at the three generals, emphasized his tone, and said every word: "It will be completely wiped out within three days. It must be uprooted and no hidden dangers will be left!"
"As ordered!" The three generals were filled with murderous intent.
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