After capturing Dengzhou and all eight counties, the Deposed Dragon Gang's prestige has reached a point where just sitting there without moving will cause pressure and influence.
In fact, for most of the autumn after Dengzhou and Lower Territory, the Dragon Gang was only dealing with internal affairs, but there were already ripples in the surrounding area.
The three most direct things.
More than 100,000 Hebei rebels from the north were returned to Hebei. Pingyuan County, which bore the brunt, fell into a state of all-out war. Pingyuan Tong guard Qian Tang, who had just taken office for half a year, was stunned and had to guard the Hejian camp when the troops had already retreated. domain pool,
Use their own civil and military strategies to respond.
But this matter is destined to never end, because the remnants of the Hebei rebels who were swept away by the Youzhou cavalry and Hejian elites to swamps, hills, lakes, and islands have become riotous and have begun to swarm here to join together. Their renewed turmoil and this year's The autumn harvest is in ruins, very
It may trigger a new round of large-scale uprisings. ssssssss
To the west, the entire eastern capital felt threatened, and then successfully dispatched Han Yingong and Bai Hengyuan, the manager of Jingnang, who were originally there. Under the encirclement, they were the first to rebel, and they were also the strongest at the beginning, and they were still a threat to the court. The largest Nanyang Wu's rebel army
Because of this, he was on the verge of destruction.
The first reaction of Wu's rebels at this time was to find a way to the Deposed Dragon Gang.
Not to mention the south.
The Huaibei River Basin in the Jianghuai River has been condescendingly suppressed by the Deposed Dragon Gang. The impact is the most direct and profound. The Huaiyou Alliance has given up its illusions and will start an incident even if it wants to cut off from its own forces in the Huainan and Huaidong areas. Raise troops. Moreover, the leadership of the Huaiyou League
It was clearly understood from the beginning that the situation was such that it was impossible not to recognize the dominant position of the Deposed Dragon Gang, and could only strive for a semi-independent position as much as possible.
In these days, countless messengers came and went along the Huan River, regarding the plans for the Huaixi uprising, the number and arrival areas of reinforcements, the inducement of relevant officials in the Huaixi region to surrender, and the disputes between the local powerful and the Huaiyou League gang members. Status, and even discipline after the uprising...
This winter, a major event sweeping across Huaixi is also inevitable.
This is the huge impact of capturing eight counties and completing the previously conceived Jishui Channel strategy.
No matter how weak the official and military power in this place is, and no matter how little strategic support it has, it is still a strategy that runs through the entire area. Once completed, its influence will be qualitatively changed.
"Xu Shiren, the hero of Lu County?"
Zhang Xing, who claimed that he was very busy, but in fact was not idle, was extremely surprised. He quickly swept away the jade and then put down the crab shell to ask. "
I know this name. He was a master at the top of the world rankings back then. But when did he become such a fool?
The county hero is here. Isn’t he from Guanlong? Why haven’t I heard of it before when I visited Lu County? "
"Reporting back to Longtou, when this man was called the Hero of Lu County, he was probably..." Fan Bao, who was sitting on the bottom seat diagonally across from him and nibbling crabs, thought about it for a moment, but he didn't come up with it.
"Almost twenty years ago."
Zuo Caixiang, who was a little ahead of Fan Bao and had clear scars on his face, interrupted. "
At that time, Dong Qi had just died a few years ago, and the late emperor was still there. He was considered a popular figure in the East. At the age of twenty, he had access to the second line of Ren and Du among the eight meridians of the Qi Meridian.
He cultivated Duanjiang Zhenqi, and was known as the master of both bow and frame. He built a manor, both black and white, and was engaged in Surabaya business... Several big leaders in the gang actually imitated him. Big leader Wang practiced archery. I should also learn from him. "
Zhang Xing suddenly asked: "What happened next?"
"I came here and was picked up by Jing'antai."
Zhang Xing quickly said. "
It was said that he was sent to some kind of white prison. When he came here, he heard that he was released. He became an officer and settled down in Kansai. In the next few years, he heard that he became a county governor. At this time, he had no explanation. He said that I was
People from the Eastern Region can enter the palace only after they have become elixirs. It seems that they went back to Liang County and paid homage to their ancestors' graves. Then they heard that they had become Zhonglang General..."
"That's right."
Afterwards, he reported the news and was the last to arrive. Fan Bao, who was sitting at the end, held up a crab claw and spoke sternly to the people present. "
I set off from Jiangdu and returned to Dongdu to deliver the order. On the way, I heard that you had all taken Ji Shuishi and seized the
After arriving in Dengzhou, he secretly picked up his family before entering the customs in Xingyang. Then when he returned, he dismissed his entourage in a roundabout way and escorted his family over alone. "
"What do I mean?"
Zhang Sanlang, who was obviously whiter, just took a sip of rice wine next to Huang Ming. "
Do you want to do small things together or live a big life on your own? "
"Ge Qing asked about the idea."
Huang Ming also finished breaking off the crab claws, and at the same time gestured towards Huang Ming with his mouth open. "
How to say? "
"Reporting to Brother Bagh, this person's original words were: 'There is a small chaos in the sky, but there is a place to stand. But if you can return to the ancestral home of Liang County, you must try your best to defend the place for the Deposed Dragon Gang'."
Fan Bao blurted out.
"That's not about living a big life. Logically speaking, I should be a deputy lieutenant. In practice, I should be the commander-in-chief of the county."
Zhou Xingfan also interjected.
"Having said that, Bi Jing is an early descendant from the Eastern Territory. The key is that Cheng Dan is a low-level player. He has served as a county guard and a lieutenant general. His combat power, status and reputation are all there, so he should be given to a small one. Leader, right?"
Wang Xiongdan suddenly asked tentatively with a smile.
"But if it is given to the little leader, he will not have the power to discuss matters. It will be decided when the time comes. When it comes to small matters, just raise one hand and it can directly decide the strategy. Where can you go on your big day? Just stay in Liang County to manage the city defense. How can the superiors and subordinates only treat me as a lieutenant and a former captain?
? "
Huang Mingying suddenly interrupted. "
Today, please say something nice in public. We have worked so hard to acquire the land of the four counties, and there are more than 18 little chiefs... There are not two out there who are empty-handed... The chiefs of Qi County, and the little chiefs are still there. Sit down, now you are still in Dengzhou
Thank you for your hard work. This person is a deserter who has returned home and wants to be a small leader based on his cultivation and official position in Wei Dynasty. It seems that the hard work of your Deposed Dragon Gang is too valuable. If you express your stance first, you agree with me; little leader! "
"That's what Yan Qing said."
"What Huang Ming said doesn't make sense..."
"That's what people want."
Seeing that Lu Jun was just nibbling on the crab legs, everyone immediately spoke in agreement with Zhang Sanlang.
"Actually, it's just Yan Qing's theory. You don't have nice things to say because of your responsibilities."
At that time, Wei Xuanding, the leader of Zhongyi and nicknamed the Four-Armed Heavenly King, also spoke. "
Think about it, everyone, I have been here for more than ten years, but I have been Xiao Wei for many years.
The official, moreover, entered the palace; the junior official, once he returned, he came back directly from Jiangdu, and he still had to work in the place where Huang Ming followed Pi Jiehao. Who can guarantee that I am a spy? Opposite Xuzhou Xiaoying is this Sima Qilong... Do you know this person's true nature?
But Zhang Longtou always compares this person with myself, the White Man, and this Li Qiye in everything. I guess there is nothing wrong... What if we lead a wolf into the house? "
"Did Cheng Dan abandon his position as a lieutenant general to become a spy?"
Jia Runtu, the eldest, asked with a confused look on his face.
"We are the leaders of the Heavenly Rebels who unite the four counties. Is it abnormal for Zhonglang to be a spy?"
Huang Ming looked convinced.
——At that time, there was a lot of discussion among the people, but Jia Yue and Lu Jun were not seriously chewing on the crab legs.
"alright."
After a while, after eating the crabs and listening quietly for a while, Lu Jun suddenly spoke. "
The sea is open to all rivers, and no room is small. When employing people in troubled times, you must use them to prevent them from returning. Otherwise, things will not be done... But as Huang Minghe and several people said
Yes, the position of the little leader can be given easily. It means that he has that ability, but it means that his brother is too valued and underestimated. This is also a way of saying that he abuses his title and rewards. However, the leader and deputy captain will still be lost. The ancestral home was also found, and Liangjun also experienced some battles.
The chaos is due to the lack of owner's land. According to Xiao Wei's land equalization system, enough land is given to a county guard for me to handle by myself. By the way, let Bing Liuqian be careless and observe carelessly, and at the same time, the people in Zhongyi should also pay attention. "
"But how can you tell me?"
Wei Xuanding quickly answered the question.
"Let me tell you the truth directly. If you are a small leader, you must participate in the decision. It is really low and powerful. If I don't have the intention, it is fine. I am ready to lead the troops to fight. It was decided years ago... Otherwise, I will do it from the top. stand up!"
Lu Jun was determined.
"yes."
"Here!"
Wei Xuanding and Huang Ming almost responded simultaneously and glanced at each other.
"Personnel transfer and transfer to Fan Bao."
Lu Jun immediately realized what was going on and told you everything on the spot. "
Wei Xuanding was responsible for local discipline inspection and inspection; Liu Zhouchen was responsible for military affairs inspection. Except for the eight lowest officials, including You Zuo Longtou and Yan Qing, they reported exclusively to King Xiongtian, so as to interfere with each other. "
"yes."
"Here."
Zhang Yan and the other seven responded again, but they all stood up in unison, with completely the same posture as before.
"Nothing else but that?"
Huang Ming leaned under the back of the chair and continued to ask.
The surrounding leaders of Wei Gong and Huang Ming's attendants who had come to eat crabs came to see him.
"Huaiyang County Governor Zhao Tuo wrote to you. I said that Qi County will stay in Huaiyang to maintain military discipline and lose the support of the people. Therefore, I have no intention of leading the entire county in righteousness and then join you."
Fan Bao continued to speak.
The leaders around him cheered up again.
That's more exciting than Xu Shiren's return home alone, a whole county.
"Shit."
There is a saying in Lu County that is extremely good. "
Why should I vote for you? I saw that Qi Junliu had left, and Huaixi wanted to cause trouble, and then I wanted to stay above Du Po Formation, so I looked for you as an excuse to maintain the power of the county... Huaiyang is separated from you by Huang Ming Woolen cloth! "
"This is also for you."
Everyone only looked at Huang Mingying, but Huang Mingying thought about it and immediately responded with words and attitude. "
Whether Ji Jun and Wang Zhen are flying the rebel flag, you can all be friends and do business. I wonder if Huaiyang is going to fly your flag. "
"But you have to consider offending Leader Du."
Wei Xuanding immediately followed, Daxin reminded him tactfully. "
Leader Du is afraid he will have no objection if he finds out. "
Chief Wei was slightly startled, and then he hesitated.
"According to you, you don't want to remind me so that I don't have to think about messy things."
At this time, suddenly no one laughed warmly.
Everyone looked at the sound and saw that it was Bai Yousi who only echoed a few words before Zheng Detao. They were a little surprised, and then they all became concerned.
As for me, the seniority of Bai Yousi must be said. I am a veteran of the gang who was the leader when you started the uprising. I am a civil servant in Dong County. I have always made mistakes or omissions. This time Being promoted seems to be a matter of course. but
When I first joined the gang, I was attracted by Li Shu, and now I am Huang Mingying, and I am nominated by Huang Ming, the general of the Eastern Expedition.
Therefore, everyone knows that person’s stance and knows what to say.
"Ask Mr. Li about that."
Lu Jun thought for a while and actually gave it to Li Shu. "
I think it is necessary to restrain the Huaizuo Alliance, so I will use it. I think it is more important to split the Huaizuo Alliance, so I will tell Du Pozhen the news and let Lao Du handle it... The main thing is that you are going to log in soon.
I'll take a trip to Jizhou. I'm close to Jiyin and can handle it easily... Are you okay? "
It was quiet for a moment outside the backyard of Fan's residence where the crab feast was being held, except for the sound of the autumn wind shaking the trees.
Obviously, some people are stupid and know what is most sensitive.
After a while, Fan Bao continued to report: "Actually, there is no one... Chang Fu, a captain in Wang Zhen's Eight Division Army, also came to see us. I am from Jijun, and I moved to Wang Zhen many years ago. , I am half a local, so I can make up for it...I also said I wanted to join you.
You guys, you can't come here to vote from the test area. It's okay to lead your 700 people with all the armor and weapons to vote. It's okay to bring your family members to vote. Anyway, I'm here to vote for you. "
"native?"
That's obviously a big fish for you, but his attitude is commendable, so Lu Jun naturally wants to ask.
"yes."
"Wang Qilang, we should know each other, right?"
"nature."
"Is Wang Qilang going back to Jiyin? Let me handle this matter."
"yes."
"Not yet?"
"On the personnel side, we have it for the time being..."
Lu Jun nodded and looked around Qi Shang: "Everyone, let's just talk about those things today. We have half a day to spare... I will send you off tomorrow. You can go directly to Dengzhou to inspect the ordnance station and wait for you to come back."
Naturally, everyone agreed.
Just like that, Lu Jun ate all the autumn crabs including Huang Mingying in Wei Gong, got off the road the next day, and headed east directly to Dengzhou.
The second half of that road was walked for the first time, and the first half was walked for the eighth time.
Halfway there, I firmed up and rode the yellow gelding towards a village... But without any notice, what I saw was a completely dilapidated village, which had been destroyed as early as the Eighth Expedition to Dongyi. Small damage, at this time there is no village of the size of eleven.
And Huang Ming did not retreat. He was not riding at the intersection, but standing at a distance to watch.
"Bago..." I saw: the little dragon's head suddenly stopped, and Fan Bao, who was the closest among the accompanying leaders, took the initiative to remind him.
"That place is Qin Qi's hometown, and it was also the first place you encountered before escaping from the mountain: a small village. An aunt named Liu here took you in..." Lu Jun said frankly.
"What if..."
"If there's anything you want."
Lujun responded with a sigh. "
During the Eighth Expedition to Dongyi, the village was completely ruined. Qin Bao took his mother to Dongdu. Aunt Liu had longed for your son even earlier... Nothing visible? But outside this mountain, you bet,
If you take a walk at this time, you will definitely encounter some allusions about gods and dragons, and you will get some good things... But you are not interested, and you have no way to go. "
Fan Bao and others knew the reason, so they just thought that Lu Jun was thinking about the old scene, so they naturally said nothing again.
Sure enough, a moment ago, Zhang Xiaolong reined in his horse and turned around, continuing towards the Dengzhou Territory.
and arrived in the city in the evening.
It was very late, so I did not go to see the leaders in Dengzhou, but went directly to Cangyu. This is Zhang Jinshu's residence here. You personally restrained the foreign teacher and asked the orphans to build the foundation.
Of course, it hadn't started yet.
The two met and had a little meal. Huang Ming recounted this experience together, took out a few letters from his arms, and threw them under the table.
"what is that?"
Zhang Jinshu was curious for a moment.
"Old Wei has not received any reply from the leaders like Wei Gong about sending troops to the inquiry office."
Lu Jun said nothing. "
I received it when I left Wei Gong. I read it before taking it. "
"Why?"
Zhang Jinshu is still the solution.
"I want to gather them all and watch them together."
Lu Jun is still magnanimous. "
We also want to collect Xu Xiaolang from Qi County over there. King Xiongtian and Xie Minghe know that you have arrived and it is time to come back. People like Cheng Xiaolang are probably on the way as well. "
Zhang Jinshu thought for a while and asked seriously: "What about him? What does he think? Where should we send troops next?"
"After the inspection of Dengzhou, we will go to Jiyin together. You can tell him on the way."
Huang Ming was silent for a moment and replied.
Zhang Jinshu didn't ask further questions.
Early the next morning, Zhang Jinshu was busy first, and Huang Ming got up to prepare. When leaders such as Wang Huaji, Qi Jun, Guo Jingke, Tang Bairen, and Fang Jingbo, who were stationed in this area, and Fang Jingbo, who was in charge of ordnance preparation, came to pick him up, they set off together to the east of the area. Craftsmen concentrated on inspecting ordnance maintenance and repair matters.
However, when they were halfway down the road, the team encountered something careless.
"Xu Shiying, Huang Mingying stays."
Dengzhou was originally occupied by the rebels for a year and was gradually becoming more and more open. It had not yet recovered before the Dragon Army was deposed, and it was also temporarily closed. Therefore, there were not many pedestrians on the road. At this time, Huang Ming and his entourage lowered their heads, ponies, and armored spears. They all answered the riddle one after another, but when they walked down the middle path, they saw
No one suddenly appeared from the side of the road, shouting in a hurry and timidly. "
His things were left outside the mountain, and you brought them to him. "
Lu Jun reined up his horse in the middle of the road, and when he took a closer look, he saw a middle-aged woman wearing loose brocade clothes made of fine materials. He was thin and looked dazed. One hand was holding a bronze mirror on his chest, and the other hand was raised low, holding a scroll.
"Huang Mingying is calling you? Is this your thing?"
Lu Jun narrowed his eyes and was surprised, because I noticed immediately that Qiu Feng could move the corners of the other party's clothes, as if he had no body-protecting Qi. But just after this person came out, I didn't notice at all.
In reality, the accompanying leaders also noticed something strange. Zhou Xingfan and Jia Yue only moved on both sides, Jia Runshi moved forward slightly, and Wang Xiongdan did not move back.
Huang Mingdu hid in front of Wang Huaiji and Qi Jun, who were squinting and frowning.
"yes."
This person didn't seem to notice the relaxed atmosphere at all. He just nodded quickly, and at the same time, he tried his best to stand up on his toes and lift the book in his hand.
Seeing this, Jun Lu thought for a moment and smiled again: "You are Xu Shiying, who is this person in the pavilion?"
Unexpectedly, such a complicated question actually caused the other party to be confused for a moment.
"You are...you are..."
The man thought about it for a long time in the afternoon sun, and then suddenly it dawned on him; Xiao Wu particularly remembered who he was, and excitedly waved the scroll in his hand. "
You are Han Yingong, you are Huang Mingying of Taiyuan. "
That time, it was Lu Jun's turn to be in a daze, but I had been stunned for a long time before finally speaking earnestly from the horse's feet: "Huang Mingying, his brother asked Yu to come home for dinner, does he know?"
Han Yingong was stunned again, and Wang Huaiji's eyelids suddenly twitched.
pS: Thank you Mr. Cao Ya for your eighth alliance! Thanks!
